Keith Kellogg, Mr Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, said the elections could take place by the end of the year, adding such votes "need to be done".

The United States wants Ukraine to hold elections, potentially by the end of the year, especially if Kyiv can agree a truce with Russia in the coming months, President Donald Trump's top Ukraine official told Reuters.

The United States wants Ukraine to hold elections by the end of 2025 if it can agree on a ceasefire with Russia in the coming months, Reuters reports. According to US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg, if the parties reach a ceasefire,