“Ukrainian MPs have not yet introduced changes regarding martial law elections and online voting.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Zelensky’s online response to journalists’ questions
Direct speech: “As far as I know, there are still no (deputies’ preparations for the elections – ed.), but I gave them all the signals. Are only the presidential elections being considered, or the elections to the Council and local elections? The United States made a request for presidential elections. I told them that I would be ready for such elections. We did not consider the elections to the Council and local elections.
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How do you feel about the possibility of Ukrainians abroad voting through Diya or other electronic methods? I have always supported and raised issues since the start of covid for legislative changes to allow people to vote online. So far, we have not found a consensus with parliamentarians.”
Prehistory:
- On December 10, Zelenskyy discussed with representatives of the Verkhovna Rada the possibility of holding elections for the head of state in warring Ukraine and now expects that the deputies will “offer him their vision.”
- US President Donald Trump believes that “the time has come” for that Ukraine held presidential elections.
- Zelensky reacted to this reprimand and said that he is “always ready.”
- He also stated that international partners should ensure security during conducting elections. Zelensky himself is ready for changes in the legislation on elections during martial law.