Zelensky Says He Is Ready for Elections 'As Soon as Tomorrow' but Cites Legal, Security Barriers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would be willing to hold elections immediately, but noted that the Constitution, election law and the ongoing security situation make this impossible during wartime, according to Ukrinform.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is prepared to hold elections "as soon as tomorrow," but stressed that several legal and practical factors currently prevent Ukraine from doing so, according to a report by Ukrinform.
Zelensky pointed to Ukraine's Constitution and existing election legislation as key barriers, noting that these legal frameworks do not permit elections to be conducted while the country remains under martial law, Ukrinform reported.
The report also cited the ongoing security situation in Ukraine as another significant obstacle to organizing a national vote at this time.
Ukraine has operated under martial law since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022, a status that has repeatedly been cited by Ukrainian officials as incompatible with holding national elections under the country's constitutional and legal framework.
Ukrinform did not provide additional details in the excerpt regarding the specific venue or date of Zelensky's remarks.
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