Former Ukrainian defense minister urges preparations for post-war elections
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for early legal preparations to allow national elections once martial law is lifted.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on parliament to begin drafting legal frameworks for future national elections, anticipating the eventual lifting of martial law.
Fedorov, who was dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, argued that advance planning is necessary to overcome significant administrative hurdles. Key challenges include organizing voting for millions of Ukrainian refugees living abroad and service members deployed along the front lines. Under current legislation, elections are prohibited while martial law remains in effect. Fedorov emphasized that establishing procedures now will ensure democratic continuity and an orderly transition once the conflict ends.
Sources: Le Monde.
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