Zelensky Will Hold Elections If Russia Accepts 60-Day Ceasefire

Volodymyr Zelensky said he will organize elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire. He told ABC News that choosing Ukraine's leader is up to Ukrainians.

• Trump said Saturday it was time for Ukraine to get a new president.
• 2 million tons of Russian oil will reach the US under the deal.
• Seven people died in a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, including three girls.
• $6.28 per gallon was the diesel price Friday, up from $3.68.

Why it matters: Trump links Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries to rising US fuel prices ahead of the midterms. Zelensky has called the oil deal a sign of weakness.

• Trump says Zelensky ignored six requests to stop hitting refineries.
• Boris Johnson called the sanctions relief sickening and blamed Hormuz for prices.

How 7 sources split on this story

Where they split: The dispute is whether Ukraine's refinery strikes or the Strait of Hormuz closure drove US fuel prices up.

What’s next: UK officials said they back Ukraine and will try to repair Kyiv-Washington ties. Andy Burnham and Zelensky are expected to meet soon.

• Will Russia respond to the 60-day ceasefire offer?
• Will the oil deal measurably lower US diesel prices?