Zelenskyy Meets Potential Rivals Amid Ukraine Election and Peace Plan Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has engaged with prominent figures, including former army chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi and public personalities Serhiy Prytula and Serhiy Sternenko, who are viewed as potential political rivals amid discussions of upcoming presidential elections. Analysts suggest these meetings aim to strengthen Zelenskyy's political position by associating with popular figures or fostering alliances. This outreach coincides with Ukraine and the US preparing a peace plan that includes holding elections after a ceasefire, though Russia has not indicated willingness to end the conflict.