In the midst of war, the question arises: Is it possible to conduct elections? Ukraine has been embroiled in a contentious discussion for months regarding the necessity of holding the originally scheduled presidential election in March next year.
The existing martial law, implemented after Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, prohibits all elections, including the presidential one. The notion of a vote has stirred outrage among many in Ukraine who fear it could divert attention from the nation’s struggle for survival. The matter appears far from resolution, sparking an unprecedented political clash within the country since the initiation of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Notably, a significant catalyst for this dispute emanates not from Ukraine but from the United States.
