The possibility of Ukraine holding a presidential election remains uncertain as the country faces an ongoing war with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that elections will take place once martial law is lifted at the end of what he describes as the 'hot phase' of conflict. Recently, US special envoy Keith Kellogg expressed that elections could be beneficial for democracy and might be feasible if a truce is reached soon. The situation is further complicated by Russia's demands for elections to validate Ukraine's political legitimacy.
The hot phase of the war will end, and when martial law is lifted, elections will be announced," said President Zelenskyy, addressing the postponement of elections during the ongoing conflict.
Elections are good for democracy, stated US special envoy Keith Kellogg, implying support for Ukraine to hold elections potentially by the end of the year.
Moscow argues it will not sign an end to the war until Ukraine holds a new presidential election, questioning Zelenskyy's legitimacy in the interim.
Ukraine's constitution prohibits elections under martial law, complicating the timeline for when voters can head to the polls amid ongoing conflict.
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