# Expert says Zelensky will not meet Trump’s demands even if US support is withdrawn

https://mins.news/en/item/96601

- TASS, 2026-10-12 14:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2200991

> Political analyst Vladimir Karasev says Zelensky will not hold elections in Ukraine or stop attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to Trump’s demands, even if Washington reduces its support. Karasev says Zelensky is more likely to wait for the next US presidential election, hoping a Democrat takes office.

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