President Zelenskyy names conditions for holding elections in Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made an important statement regarding the possibility of holding elections in the country during martial law. According to the head of state, the electoral process can only take place on the condition that active hostilities cease.
The main requirement for such a step is the establishment of a 60-day truce by Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized that the safety of citizens and the ability to freely express their will are critically important factors that currently cannot be guaranteed due to constant shelling and active fighting on the front lines.
Currently, martial law is in effect in Ukraine, which entails restrictions on certain constitutional rights, including the holding of elections. This decision was made to focus all of the state's resources on defense and the protection of territorial integrity against Russian aggression.
Ukraine's international partners have repeatedly emphasized the importance of democratic processes, yet they also acknowledge that the security situation remains the top priority. Organizing elections under current conditions requires not only political will but also security guarantees for every voter and member of election commissions.
At this moment, the official position of the Ukrainian authorities remains unchanged: elections will take place only after the security situation allows them to be conducted fairly, transparently, and safely for all Ukrainians.