Former Ukrainian minister urges parliament to prepare post-war election framework

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged the national parliament to lay the legal groundwork for holding national elections once the war with Russia concludes. Fedorov, who was dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, emphasized that legislative preparations must begin promptly to ensure democratic governance immediately after martial law is lifted.

Under Ukrainian law, holding national elections is forbidden while martial law remains active. President Zelensky has consistently argued that active hostilities, security hazards, and population displacement prevent holding safe and fair elections during the conflict. Nonetheless, Fedorov's public stance reflects a broadening debate within Ukraine over constitutional readiness and political transition planning for the post-war period.

Sources: Le Monde