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Could Ukraine Hold Wartime Elections?

Your questions answered as Volodymyr Zelensky makes a fresh election pledge following criticism from Donald Trump over his commitment to democracy.

After Donald Trump's incendiary interview this week, in which he called European leaders "weak" and questioned Ukraine's commitment to democracy, current messaging from the White House appears to be aligned with longstanding Kremlin rhetoric. So as Europe's 'coalition of the willing' assemble for a new round of talks, can they level the playing field for Ukraine in peace negotiations?

On this episode, Jamie Coomarasamy and Vitaly Shevchenko are joined by BBC Verify's Olga Robinson and Russia editor Steve Rosenberg to answer your questions. Could Ukraine really hold wartime elections? Have any western assets been frozen by Moscow? And will Russia ever pay reparations for its invasion?

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