Former Ukrainian defence minister urges legal preparations for post-war elections
Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged Ukraine's parliament to establish a legal framework for holding national elections after martial law ends.
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on parliament to begin drafting the legal groundwork required for holding national elections once the war with Russia concludes. Ukrainian law prohibits holding elections while martial law remains active during wartime.
Fedorov, who was dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, argued that early administrative planning is essential to address major logistical challenges. These include enabling millions of displaced Ukrainians abroad and active frontline military personnel to vote. Officials aim to ensure democratic processes can resume smoothly as soon as security conditions permit martial law to be lifted.
Sources: Le Monde.
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