Former Ukrainian defense chief urges parliament to prepare post-war election framework

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged the nation's parliament to begin drafting legislation for future national elections following the conclusion of martial law. Fedorov, who was dismissed from President Volodymyr Zelensky's cabinet in July, emphasized that early legal preparations are crucial to facilitate a seamless democratic transition once active hostilities end.

Under current Ukrainian law, elections are prohibited while martial law remains active. President Zelensky has maintained that conducting elections during ongoing conflict is impractical due to security risks, military mobilization, and civilian displacement. However, Fedorov's push highlights an accelerating internal conversation regarding post-war political governance and democratic continuity.

Sources: Le Monde