Former defense minister calls on Ukraine to prepare for post-war elections

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on parliament to begin drafting a legal framework to allow national elections once martial law ends. Fedorov, who was dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, argued that early preparation is necessary to ensure democratic continuity immediately after military operations cease.

Under Ukrainian law, elections cannot take place while martial law is active. President Zelensky has maintained that holding votes during active conflict, ongoing mobilization, and massive population displacement remains unfeasible.

Fedorov's intervention underlines growing debates within Kyiv regarding post-war governance and political transition. Advocates emphasize the importance of having legal mechanisms ready to avoid delays in restoring electoral processes once security conditions allow.

Sources: Le Monde.