Former Ukrainian minister calls for legal framework for post-war elections

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged parliament to begin establishing legal frameworks for eventual post-war elections. Elections are currently prohibited in Ukraine under martial law, which was instituted following Russia's full-scale invasion. Fedorov, who was dismissed from his post by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, emphasized that early planning is necessary to overcome major logistical obstacles.

Key concerns include ensuring voting access for millions of Ukrainians displaced across European nations and organizing secure participation for active military personnel serving on the frontline. Advocates maintain that creating rules in advance will safeguard democratic processes once martial law is eventually repealed.

Sources: Le Monde.