Former Ukrainian defence minister urges parliament to prepare for post-war elections

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on parliament to begin establishing the legal framework required for holding post-war elections. Fedorov, who was removed from his ministerial post by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, warned that failing to prepare beforehand could risk political instability following the end of hostilities.

Elections remain illegal under Ukraine's active martial law. Nonetheless, advocates emphasize that early legislative work is critical to solving severe logistical obstacles, such as guaranteeing voting rights for front-line soldiers, internally displaced citizens, and millions of refugees abroad. Ukrainian authorities have not yet set a timeline for holding future elections.

Sources: Le Monde.