Former Ukrainian minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for legislative preparation for post-war elections

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged parliament to draft legislation enabling national elections once martial law ends.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on parliament to begin drafting legislation to facilitate national elections immediately following the end of martial law. Fedorov, who was dismissed from his post by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, stressed that Ukraine must be legally and operationally prepared to restore democratic procedures as soon as the conflict concludes.
Ukrainian law currently prohibits holding elections while martial law remains active. However, political leaders are increasingly debating the administrative logistics required for post-war voting, including establishing voting mechanisms for millions of Ukrainian refugees abroad and military personnel stationed on the front lines. Fedorov's initiative highlights growing discussions in Kyiv regarding democratic continuity after the war.
Sources: Le Monde.
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