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

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on lawmakers to establish the necessary legal mechanisms for holding national elections once the war with Russia ends. Fedorov, who was removed from his cabinet post by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, emphasized that preparing electoral frameworks in advance is vital to securing democratic stability in the post-conflict period.

Under existing Ukrainian martial law, national votes are strictly prohibited while full-scale military hostilities continue. President Zelensky has consistently argued that holding elections under current conditions is impossible due to security risks, widespread displacement, and the military occupation of Ukrainian territories. Despite these hurdles, Fedorov’s proposal highlights growing internal debates among Ukrainian political figures regarding constitutional continuity and governance strategies following the eventual termination of martial rule.

Sources: Le Monde