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

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on parliament to draft legislation enabling national elections once martial law ends. Fedorov, who was dismissed from his post by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, argued that Ukraine must be legally and operationally prepared to restore democratic voting procedures immediately after the conflict concludes.

Under current Ukrainian law, elections are prohibited while martial law remains active. Preparing for future votes involves significant administrative challenges, including establishing voting mechanisms for millions of Ukrainian citizens living abroad as refugees and service members deployed at the front line. Fedorov’s statement underscores growing debates among political figures in Kyiv over the timeline and logistics for restoring standard governance structures after hostilities cease.

Sources: Le Monde.