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

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged the national parliament to begin laying the legal foundation for holding elections after the war ends. Fedorov, who was removed from his ministerial role by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, warned that delaying preparation until the end of hostilities could threaten Ukraine's political stability.

Under Ukrainian law, elections are prohibited while martial law remains active. However, advocates for early legal drafting stress that extensive preparation is necessary to resolve logistical obstacles. These include managing ballot access for millions of internally displaced persons, refugees living abroad, and troops serving on the frontlines. Ukrainian officials have not yet established a definitive timeline for future elections.

Sources: Le Monde.