Former Ukrainian defense minister urges preparations for post-war elections

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged Kyiv to initiate technical and administrative groundwork for future national elections, even as martial law currently prevents voting. Fedorov, who was removed from his post by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, stressed that waiting for an end to hostilities could significantly delay democratic processes.

Key logistical hurdles include organizing secure voting mechanisms for millions of Ukrainian refugees abroad, internally displaced persons, and active military personnel deployed along the front lines. While Zelensky’s administration maintains that holding elections during active conflict remains impossible, Fedorov argued that establishing infrastructure early will ensure operational readiness whenever security conditions permit.

Sources: Le Monde