Former Ukrainian defense minister calls for post-war election framework

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged the nation's parliament to begin preparing legal foundations for post-war national elections. Fedorov, who was dismissed from his cabinet post by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, stated that legislative preparations are necessary to ensure a smooth democratic transition once martial law is lifted.

Under current Ukrainian law, elections cannot take place while martial law remains active. President Zelensky has consistently maintained that conducting votes during ongoing military conflicts is unfeasible due to security risks, voter displacement, and logistical hurdles. However, Fedorov's public intervention highlights intensifying internal discussions regarding Ukraine's political future after the war with Russia concludes.

Sources: Le Monde