Former Ukrainian defense minister calls for early election preparations

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for technical and logistical preparations to begin for national elections, despite ongoing martial law in Ukraine. Dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, Fedorov emphasized that establishing infrastructure early will ensure democratic continuity once hostilities end.

Holding votes during wartime remains constitutionally restricted, and the current administration maintains that polling is impossible while fighting continues. However, advocates for planning note that organizing polling stations for millions of displaced citizens, overseas refugees, and frontline soldiers requires extensive advance effort. Fedorov's public stance adds momentum to debates surrounding Ukraine's political future as the conflict persists.

Sources: Le Monde