Ukraine's former defense minister calls for post-war election framework

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged the national parliament to establish legal groundwork for conducting post-war elections. Fedorov, who was removed from his cabinet position by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, stressed that defining electoral rules early is critical to ensuring democratic stability once fighting ceases.

Holding national elections during active hostilities remains explicitly barred under Ukraine's current martial law. President Zelensky has consistently maintained that organizing votes is unfeasible due to safety threats, occupied territories, and severe logistical obstacles. Despite these operational limitations, Fedorov's public appeal underscores growing parliamentary discussions regarding political transition mechanisms and democratic continuity following the conflict's conclusion.

Sources: Le Monde