**Ukraine’s Parliament Passes Election Resolution**
Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, made a decision on February 25. They voted to hold elections once there is “comprehensive, just, and sustainable peace” in the country.
The vote was successful with 268 lawmakers supporting it. 12 lawmakers abstained from voting. This is an improvement from the previous day when they did not have enough votes to approve the resolution.
**What Does the Resolution Say?**
The resolution emphasizes that elections cannot be held while martial law is in place. It also stresses the need for continuity of leadership during these times. The resolution was passed after US President Donald Trump made some false claims about Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on social media.
**Russia is Blamed**
Russian President Vladimir Putin is being blamed for making it impossible to hold free and democratic elections in Ukraine. The resolution states that martial law does not allow for elections, but the Ukrainian people want to hold them once the war ends.
**Election Claims**
There have been claims that Zelensky’s first term as president was meant to end on May 20, 2024. However, Russia’s invasion and declaration of martial law has made it impossible to hold elections. Constitutional lawyers say this is allowed under Ukrainian law.
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