Former Ukrainian minister urges parliament to prepare for post-war elections

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged parliament to begin drafting the legal groundwork necessary for holding national elections after the war with Russia ends. Ukrainian legislation strictly prohibits conducting elections while martial law remains enforced.

Fedorov, who was dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, stressed that advance administrative planning is crucial to solve logistical hurdles. Key challenges include establishing secure voting mechanisms for millions of Ukrainians currently displaced abroad, as well as active military personnel serving on the front lines.

Officials maintain that establishing these legal procedures early will ensure democratic processes can quickly resume once security conditions allow martial law to be lifted.

Sources: Le Monde.