Former Ukrainian defense minister urges groundwork for post-war elections
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called on Ukrainian officials to start technical preparations for post-war elections despite active martial law.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged officials in Kyiv to begin technical preparations for future national elections, despite ongoing martial law prohibitions. Fedorov, who was dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, argued that logistical planning must start early to resolve complex voting hurdles. These challenges include organizing voting procedures for frontline military personnel, millions of internally displaced citizens, and refugees living abroad.
Under Ukrainian law, national elections are strictly prohibited while martial law remains in force, and the government in Kyiv has shown no immediate intention of lifting the restrictions.
Sources: Le Monde
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