The discussion on holding elections in Ukraine during the war is gaining momentum. The Ukrainian parliament is considering the possibility of preparing a legislative framework for the elections, but security issues remain on the agenda.
The first deputy speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Oleksandr Kornienko, emphasized that without security guarantees from international partners, such as the USA and European countries, organizing the elections is problematic. Ukraine, as a candidate for EU membership, must follow the Copenhagen democracy criteria, and work on these criteria is ongoing.
Among the main risks for holding elections during the war are the participation of voters abroad, ensuring the voting of hundreds of thousands of military personnel, as well as the possibility of their candidacy. Kornienko also noted the need to rethink the electoral register and expand the powers of the Central Election Commission to update it.
According to some experts, solving these issues requires broad discussion with all interested parties, including the government and public organizations. It is also noted that during the discussion, the Constitution of Ukraine, which does not allow changes to its provisions during martial law, should be taken into account.
Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the issue of elections with representatives of the Verkhovna Rada, emphasizing the importance of external security guarantees for their conduct.
| Key Issues | Election security, military participation, voters abroad |
|---|---|
| Legislative Framework | Preparation needed, currently absent |
| Security Guarantees | Expectations from the USA and EU |
| Constitutional Limitations | No changes allowed during martial law |
