**Ukraine’s Parliament Preparing Draft Bill for Elections After War**
The Chairman of Ukraine’s parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk, has announced that the legislature is working on a draft bill to hold elections following the end of the martial law period. This comes after Russia’s full-scale invasion and the subsequent declaration of martial law in Ukraine made it impossible to hold elections.
According to Stefanchuk, a new special draft law is needed to regulate post-war elections, as Ukraine’s Constitution does not provide clarity on this matter. The reason for separate legislation on post-war elections is that martial law has disrupted the normal electoral process and created uncertainty about how to proceed once peace is restored.
**A New Challenge Ahead**
While the lack of elections has stirred controversy among Ukraine’s allies, a vast majority of Ukrainian citizens do not support holding elections before a full peace deal. President Volodymyr Zelensky has been willing to step down in exchange for a peace agreement, but the issue of elections remains a challenge.
**Russian Propaganda Tries to Discredit Ukrainian Leadership**
Russia’s propaganda machine has used the issue of elections in Ukraine to discredit the Ukrainian leadership. Moscow has repeatedly claimed that President Zelensky is no longer legitimate, as his first term was originally meant to end on May 20, 2024. This move is seen as an attempt to undermine Ukraine’s democratic institutions and legitimacy.
**What’s Next?**
No details have been provided on the draft bill or timeline for implementation. The Kyiv Independent will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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