David Arakhamia (Photo: Facebook page of the politician)

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is forming a working group to quickly work out the issue of holding possible presidential elections during martial law. This was announced by the head of the faction Servant of the People in the Council David Arakhamia.

According to him, the discussion will be held jointly with representatives of the Rada's specialized committee on the organization of state power. Representatives of all parliamentary factions and groups, the Central Election Commission, and civil society organizations dealing with election issues will also be involved.

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"The date and time of the meeting will be announced soon. Media representatives will also be invited," Arakhamia said.

In early December, U.S. President Donald Trump said that in Ukraine time to hold elections president. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that "always ready", but called on the United States to provide appropriate security conditions for voting.

The Ukrainian leader also discussed with representatives of the Verkhovna Rada the following issues holding elections during the war.

  • Analyst Olga Kotsyuruba said LIGA.netthat elections into war can only be an imitation, they are impossible without security guarantees.
  • Interlocutor LIGA.net in the Servant of the People said that in Ukraine work has already begun on the electoral legislation for voting in wartime.