Former Ukrainian defense minister urges parliament to prepare for post-war elections

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on parliament to draft legal frameworks for holding national elections once the conflict with Russia concludes. Fedorov, who was dismissed from his cabinet post by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, argued that preparing electoral mechanisms in advance is essential for securing Ukraine's post-war democratic stability.

Under current martial law, organizing elections during active military hostilities remains legally prohibited. President Zelensky has repeatedly stated that conducting nationwide votes is impossible under present security conditions, citing physical dangers, displacement, and occupied territories. However, Fedorov's proposals reflect ongoing discussions among Ukrainian lawmakers regarding political transition plans and constitutional continuity following the end of martial rule.

Sources: Le Monde