Ex-defense minister Fedorov urges Ukraine to prepare for post-war elections

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on the country's parliament to begin drafting a legal framework for post-war national elections. Speaking after his removal from office by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, Fedorov stressed that early legislative planning is vital to ensure Ukraine can quickly transition back to democratic processes once martial law is lifted.

Under current Ukrainian legislation, elections cannot be held while martial law is in effect due to Russia's ongoing invasion. Officials face significant logistical obstacles, including organizing voting for millions of citizens living abroad as refugees and securing democratic access for frontline military personnel. Proponents of early planning emphasize that resolving these legal and administrative questions before the end of hostilities is essential to ensure free, fair, and credible elections when security permits.

Sources: Le Monde.