After the war in Ukraine ends, the question of conducting elections that will be recognized as democratic both domestically and internationally will arise. This was stated by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, during a telethon.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Preparation of legislative initiatives for organizing elections
Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasized that the parliament has already begun work on a draft law that will regulate the procedure for post-war elections. Special attention is being paid to the implementation of electoral rights for military personnel on the front lines, as well as for Ukrainian citizens currently abroad.
According to Stefanchuk, the Verkhovna Rada is collaborating with the Central Election Commission, particularly its chairman, Oleg Didenko, to develop the appropriate legislative document. This is intended to be a special act aimed at regulating the specific conditions for conducting elections after the state of martial law is lifted.
Challenges and ways to ensure the electoral process
In the process of preparing for the elections, both large-scale and technical issues need to be addressed. Among them are the formation of electoral lists, the organization of the work of electoral district commissions, the implementation of modern electronic data transmission systems, and determining whether to hold elections in one or several days.
“We are developing this draft law because a new special document is needed for the next elections, which will pertain to the so-called post-war elections.”
Ruslan Stefanchuk stressed that there are a number of challenges related to potential aggressive actions from Russia even after peace is established. This could create additional obstacles for citizens’ exercise of their electoral rights, so lawmakers are considering various scenarios and tools to ensure maximum security and transparency in the electoral process.
He also noted that members of parliament are working on various basic scenarios so that every citizen can exercise their constitutional right to vote. The parliamentary speaker expressed confidence that an optimal legislative compromise will be found that meets democratic standards and takes into account all the specifics of the post-war situation.
It should be recalled that during the state of martial law, which has been in effect in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, the conduct of any elections is prohibited. In March 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that elections will take place only after the war ends and in accordance with current legislation.