Zelenskyy to decide on second term based on war's outcome

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that his decision to run for a second presidential term will depend on how the war with Russia ends.

Source: an interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska on the 24/7 national joint newscast on 2 January

Details: When asked if he was prepared to seek a second term, Zelenskyy said it is not currently his goal.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "For me, this is not the focus of today. This is not today’s goal. I don’t know how this war will end. If I achieve more than I can, then I’ll consider it in a more positive way. But for now, it is not my focus or my goal." 

Details: First Lady Olena Zelenska, when asked what she thought about her husband potentially serving a second term, replied that she would support whatever decision he makes, regardless of whether it is popular or not.

Quote from Olena Zelenska: "It seems to me that a second time is not as frightening as the first. Of course, I wouldn’t want to live in this emotional state my entire life – this is an exhausting time, the most challenging period of our lives. And of course the scariest period was when the war began.

From this perspective, I think if elections begin, it means the war – at least the active phase – is over, and that’s a positive sign. And I will support whatever choice he makes."

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