Former Ukrainian defense minister calls for post-war election framework

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged parliament to begin establishing the legal groundwork for post-war national elections. Fedorov, who was dismissed from President Volodymyr Zelensky's administration in July, argued that pre-emptively drafting election legislation will ensure a rapid transition to democratic processes once martial law is lifted.

Under existing Ukrainian legislation, elections are prohibited while martial law remains active. Zelensky has repeatedly cited security risks and logistical barriers as reasons against holding votes during ongoing hostilities. However, Fedorov's public intervention underscores an escalating debate in Kyiv regarding Ukraine's post-war democratic framework.

Sources: Le Monde