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

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on parliament to establish the legal groundwork for post-war national elections. Fedorov, who was dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, argued that drafting legislation now will ensure a seamless transition to democratic processes once martial law ends.

Ukrainian law currently prohibits holding elections during wartime, and Zelensky has repeatedly cited severe logistical and security hurdles against organizing votes while fighting continues. However, Fedorov's public statements underscore an accelerating debate within Kyiv regarding Ukraine's post-war political roadmap.

Sources: Le Monde