Ukraine's parliament has voted overwhelmingly to extend martial law and military mobilisation for three additional months amid ongoing conflict, delaying elections that were due after President Zelenskyy's term expired. Critics, including former president Petro Poroshenko, accuse the administration of leveraging martial law to fortify its powers rather than focusing solely on national defense. The constitution prohibits elections under martial law, prompting international concerns regarding democratic legitimacy as the leadership faces calls from both the US and Russia for a timeline for elections.
The extension of martial law passed with overwhelming support, allowing Ukraine to maintain its wartime measures, despite external pressures for elections from the US and Russia.
The current martial law prevents elections, which external parties argue undermines Ukrainian democracy, raising concerns over President Zelenskyy’s legitimacy amidst the ongoing conflict.
Petro Poroshenko cautioned against the government’s use of martial law, stating it is being exploited to consolidate power rather than solely for national defense.
Critics argue that while there’s general support for martial law, it is being misused to strengthen authoritarian tendencies within Ukraine's governance.
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