Dismissed Ukrainian defence minister urges parliament to prepare for post-war elections

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on the country's parliament to begin preparing the legal framework required for post-war elections. Fedorov, who was dismissed from his cabinet post by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, emphasised that early legislative planning is necessary to avoid democratic instability once hostilities cease.

Under active martial law, Ukrainian elections remain legally suspended during wartime. However, Fedorov stressed that organizing future balloting will require significant advance preparation to resolve complex logistical hurdles. These challenges include facilitating voting for millions of displaced citizens, overseas refugees, and active military personnel currently serving on the front lines. Ukrainian authorities have not yet set a timeline for post-conflict voting.

Sources: Le Monde.