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  "path": "/news/world/165822-zelensky-election-speculation-ukraine-rivals-polls/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-11T15:48:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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  "textContent": "If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces presidential elections, potential challengers could include former Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, and former President Petro Poroshenko.\nEarlier, The Financial Times cited Ukrainian and Western officials who suggested that Zelensky, under pressure from the United States, may announce elections on February 24, the anniversary of the start of the special military operation.\nReports of International Pressure\n\nAccording to a Western official quoted by The Financial Times, many Ukrainians believe that political processes should connect directly to Zelensky's re-election. The publication also reported that Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, would need to adopt amendments during March and April to allow voting under martial law if elections were scheduled before May 15.",
  "title": "Zelensky Faces Election Speculation as Zaluzhny, Klitschko, Poroshenko Named Possible Rivals"
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