Ukraine's presidential election remains on hold under martial law, extended repeatedly since the 2022 Russian invasion and currently set through October 31, 2026, which legally bars national votes. Recent U.S. pressure, including President Trump's October 2026 calls for elections to enable a new leader and potential peace talks, has prompted Zelenskyy to state he would run if held during wartime but requires at least a 60-day Russian ceasefire for security and legislative changes allowing soldiers and displaced voters to participate. Russia has rejected such a pause, while Ukrainian polls show strong domestic opposition to wartime voting due to security risks and logistical barriers. A Verkhovna Rada working group continues reviewing election rules, with any call likely tied to martial law status or ceasefire developments in the coming months.