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

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on the country's parliament to begin drafting a legal framework for future post-war elections. Fedorov, who was removed from his ministerial role by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, stressed that establishing voting mechanisms in advance is crucial to restoring normal democratic processes once martial law ends.

National elections are currently banned in Ukraine under martial law imposed due to the ongoing Russian invasion. Organizing a future vote involves major obstacles, including establishing ballot access for front-line soldiers, displaced persons within Ukraine, and millions of refugees residing abroad. Although no formal election bill has been submitted to parliament yet, Fedorov’s comments reflect growing domestic discussions surrounding Ukraine's political structure following the eventual conclusion of hostilities.

Sources: Le Monde