Former Ukrainian defense minister calls for post-war election preparations

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on the nation's parliament to begin drafting legal frameworks for future national elections once martial law concludes. Fedorov, who was removed from his ministerial position by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, stressed that advance legislative groundwork is essential to ensure democratic stability following the war with Russia.

Ukrainian law currently prohibits holding elections during active martial law. While President Zelensky has repeatedly stated that wartime elections are unfeasible due to safety threats, displacement, and ongoing fighting, Fedorov's public stance underscores ongoing political discussions regarding post-conflict governance and democratic transition.

Sources: Le Monde