Ex-minister Fedorov calls on Ukraine to prepare for post-war elections

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged officials in Kyiv to begin logistical preparations for future national elections, even as martial law remains active across the country.

Fedorov, who was dismissed from his post by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, stated that setting up necessary voting infrastructure now will prevent extended democratic delays once security conditions allow polling to resume. Organizing elections during war involves complex challenges, such as securing ballot access for displaced citizens, overseas refugees, and active military personnel. While the Zelensky administration maintains that holding elections during wartime is constitutionally restricted and impractical, Fedorov argues that early organizational groundwork is vital for a smooth transition when hostilities cease.

Sources: Le Monde