Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?
Summary
Ukraine's former defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, has asked for elections to be held during the ongoing war with Russia, even though the country is under martial law. Martial law has paused elections since Russia invaded in 2022, and there are questions about how free and fair elections could happen in a war zone.Key Facts
- Mykhailo Fedorov is Ukraine’s popular former defence minister.
- He called for elections to take place while Ukraine is still at war.
- Ukraine has been under martial law since Russia's full invasion in 2022.
- Martial law has stopped elections from happening so far.
- Fedorov said democracy should not be stopped because of Russia’s invasion.
- There are concerns about whether elections can be free and fair during the war.
- Fedorov has not said if he plans to run against current President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- This call for elections challenges President Zelensky's current government plans.
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