Zelensky Declares Willingness to Step Down After Russia-Ukraine War Ends

Sep 25, 2025 08:40 pm CST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced his readiness to leave office once peace with Russia is achieved. In a recent Axios interview, he emphasized that his primary goal is ending the war rather than seeking re-election. Despite elections being suspended since Russia's 2022 invasion, Zelensky maintains that democratic elections will resume once security conditions allow during a potential ceasefire.