Former Ukrainian defense minister calls for post-war election preparations
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged parliament to establish a legal framework for holding national elections once martial law ends.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged lawmakers to establish a legal framework for holding national elections once martial law is lifted. Fedorov, who was dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, stressed that early planning is necessary to address logistical challenges, including voting for millions of displaced citizens and active military personnel.
Under Ukrainian law, elections are prohibited while martial law remains active. However, discussions have increasingly focused on how to prepare the nation's democratic infrastructure for the immediate post-conflict period to avoid unnecessary administrative delays.
Sources: Le Monde.
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