Former Ukrainian minister urges preparations for post-war elections

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Posted Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-19-1400
Former Ukrainian minister urges preparations for post-war elections
Photo: Le Monde

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on parliament to draft legal frameworks for holding national elections once martial law ends.

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defence minister who was removed from his post in July, has called on parliamentarians to establish the legal framework required for holding national elections once martial law is lifted. Under current Ukrainian law, voting is prohibited while martial law remains in effect.

Fedorov highlighted the necessity of early preparation to manage complex logistical challenges following the war's conclusion. Organizing future elections will require addressing the political representation and voting access of millions of displaced citizens, overseas refugees, and active military personnel serving on the front lines. The initiative underscores developing discussions in Kyiv regarding the country's postwar governance and political transition.

Sources: Le Monde

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