Key Facts
• December 19, 2025: Putin held his annual year-end press conference.
• Putin stated readiness to consider safety measures during Ukraine’s presidential election.
• He suggested refraining from deep territorial attacks on election day.
• Putin reiterated claims of “denazification” as justification for military actions.
• He questioned the legitimacy of President Zelensky due to the lack of elections.
• December 9, 2025: Zelensky mentioned elections could occur within 60-90 days with Western support.
• U.S. and Russia are set to discuss peace plans in Florida this weekend.
• Election safety is expected to be part of the discussions.
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his annual press conference on December 19, 2025, expressed willingness to consider measures ensuring safety during Ukraine’s potential presidential election. He suggested avoiding deep territorial attacks on election day. Putin reiterated his stance on “denazification” and questioned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s legitimacy due to the absence of elections. Zelensky, on December 9, stated that elections, including the presidential vote, could be held within 60-90 days if Western nations provide security support. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Russia are scheduled to discuss peace plans in Florida this weekend, with election safety expected to be a key topic.
