Ex-Ukrainian defense minister urges parliament to prepare for post-war elections

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on lawmakers in Kyiv to establish the legal framework required for national elections once martial law is eventually lifted.

Fedorov, who was dismissed from his cabinet post by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, argued that proactive legislative work is necessary to ensure a smooth return to democratic processes following the end of hostilities. Ukrainian law currently forbids holding elections while martial law remains active across the country.

Organizing future elections presents severe logistical obstacles, particularly ensuring ballot access for millions of displaced citizens residing abroad and personnel deployed along the front lines. Fedorov’s public push underlines growing domestic discussions regarding governance and legal readiness for Ukraine’s post-conflict political transition.

Sources: Le Monde.