Former Ukrainian minister calls for post-war election framework

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was removed from his post by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, has urged lawmakers to begin drafting legal frameworks for eventual post-war elections. Ukrainian legislation currently prohibits holding votes while martial law remains active.

Fedorov highlighted critical logistical challenges that require early planning, including establishing voting access for millions of displaced Ukrainians residing across Europe and military personnel stationed on active front lines. Proactively developing electoral legislation now will safeguard democratic continuity and ensure an orderly political transition once hostilities cease.

Sources: Le Monde.