NEW YORK — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Barak Ravid on "The Axios Show" that he doesn't intend to lead his country in peacetime. Zelensky also vowed to ask Ukraine's parliament to organize elections if a ceasefire is reached.

Why it matters: Asked whether he would see his job as finished when the war was over, Zelensky said he would be "ready" to step down.

"My goal is to finish the war," not to continue to run for office, he said. • Elections have been indefinitely postponed due to the war — a point seized on by critics, including President Trump. • Zelensky noted that the security situation and Ukraine's constitution both pose challenges. But he believes elections are possible.

Driving the news: Zelensky sat down for the interview in New York immediately before depa

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