Former defense minister Fedorov calls on Ukraine to prepare for future elections

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on officials to establish the framework for future national elections, reopening conversations surrounding the country's wartime governance. Fedorov, who was dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, stressed that setting clear legal and administrative procedures is necessary to maintain democratic standards once martial law is lifted.

Elections remain suspended across Ukraine under martial law, which prohibits national ballots during active military conflicts due to security threats and logistical challenges. Ukrainian authorities continue to insist that voting cannot take place until fighting ends. However, Fedorov's public statements reflect an intensifying discussion among political figures regarding how Kyiv can ensure a democratic transition and preserve institutional legitimacy following the war.

Sources: Le Monde