Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to run for a second presidential term during the war
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made an important statement regarding his political future. He announced that he is ready to participate in the election for a second term if it takes place before the end of the full-scale war that Russia unleashed against Ukraine.
Currently, martial law is in effect in Ukraine, which imposes restrictions on the conduct of electoral processes. According to Ukrainian legislation, elections for the president, the Verkhovna Rada, and local self-government bodies cannot be held while the country is in a state of war.
The issue of holding elections during hostilities is a subject of debate both within Ukrainian society and among international partners. The main obstacles to voting remain the safety of citizens, the impossibility of ensuring the participation of millions of refugees abroad, and the complexity of organizing the process in frontline territories.
Despite these challenges, the president's statement underscores his readiness to continue performing his duties as head of state if the electoral process becomes possible. At this time, no official election dates have been set, as the priority for Ukraine remains the defense of the country and the liberation of occupied territories.
Sources: NV
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