Ukrainian parliament sets up group to work on presidential election under martial law
Davyd Arakhamiia, the leader of the Servant of the People party faction, has said that the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) has been forming a working group to deal with the issue of holding a presidential election under martial law.
Source: Arakhamiia on social media
Quote: "In line with our tentative agreement, a working group is being formed in the Verkhovna Rada to swiftly work through the issue of holding possible presidential elections in Ukraine under martial law."
Details: Arakhamiia said that the discussions will take place within the Verkhovna Rada's Committee on Organisation of State Power, Local Self-Government, Regional Development and Urban Planning, involving representatives of all parliamentary factions and groups, the Central Election Commission and civil society organisations working on election issues.
He said that the date and time of the meeting will be announced later.
Arakhamiia also said that media representatives will be invited to attend.
Background:
- Oleksandr Korniienko, First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) and newly elected head of the Servant of the People party, said he may head a parliamentary working group on referendum and elections, the creation of which has been initiated by the head of the faction, Davyd Arakhamiia.
- On 11 December, Oleksandr Korniienko said that at present there are no "drafts" or legislative initiatives in parliament regarding holding elections under martial law.
- US President Donald Trump has said that he believes that "it's time" for Ukraine to hold a presidential election. Zelenskyy responded that he is "always ready" for elections.
- He also stated that international partners must ensure security during the elections. Zelenskyy himself is ready for changes in election legislation during martial law.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with representatives of the Verkhovna Rada the possibility of holding presidential elections in wartime Ukraine and is now waiting for MPs to "present their perspective".
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