Ukraine's former defense minister calls for legal preparation for post-war elections

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on officials to establish the legal framework required for holding national elections after the conflict with Russia ends. Fedorov, who was dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, argued that defining electoral procedures in advance is essential to ensure democratic stability once martial law is lifted.

Ukrainian law currently prohibits holding national polls while martial law remains in effect. Although Zelensky has maintained that voting during an active war is impractical, Fedorov's comments highlight ongoing debates regarding post-war political planning.

Sources: Le Monde