Ex-Ukrainian defense chief urges parliament to plan for post-war elections

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on the Verkhovna Rada to draft legislative foundations for future post-war elections. Fedorov, who was removed from President Volodymyr Zelensky’s cabinet in July, argued that preparing the legal framework in advance will allow for a swift democratic transition once martial law ends.

Under current Ukrainian law, national elections cannot take place while martial law remains in effect. President Zelensky has maintained that voting during wartime presents severe security and administrative obstacles. However, Fedorov's appeal highlights growing discussion in Kyiv regarding Ukraine's post-war political architecture.

Sources: Le Monde