(Substack)—Ukraine’s parliament is set to extend martial law for another 90 days next week, according to MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak, who noted that this makes presidential elections in the near future unlikely. President Vladimir Zelensky’s term ended in May 2024, but he has declined to hold elections, citing martial law, leading the Kremlin to label him illegitimate.
In a YouTube video on Saturday, Zheleznyak addressed speculation about the Verkhovna Rada extending martial law, especially amid rumors of a potential ceasefire with Russia or upcoming elections. He confirmed the extension will likely occur between April 15-18, starting May 9 and lasting until August 6, as the 90-day period begins from the end of the previous extension, not the ratification date.
“Yes, [martial law and the general mobilization] will be extended, and this will happen pretty soon: April 15-18,” the lawmaker from the Holos (Voice) party alleged.
Zheleznyak highlighted that ending martial law on August 6 and holding elections by August 24 is unfeasible, as Ukrainian law requires 60 days for parliamentary and 90 days for presidential election preparations.
Parliament Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk also indicated that lawmakers will almost certainly extend martial law before its May 9 expiration, while emphasizing Ukraine’s dedication to democratic elections, per Reuters. David Arakhamia, head of Zelensky’s Servant of the People party in parliament, refuted claims of a snap election to outmaneuver the opposition, stating that all parliamentary groups agree elections should occur six months after martial law ends.
Ukraine’s parliament will renew martial law for another 90 days next week, effectively delaying national elections for the remainder of the summer and extending President Vladimir Zelensky’s tenure beyond his constitutional term. https://t.co/ayJPPhPnss
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Since the conflict with Russia escalated in February 2022, Ukraine has enforced martial law and general mobilization, prohibiting men aged 18 to 60 from leaving the country. These measures have been repeatedly extended.
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Amid corruption and draft evasion issues, the government lowered the conscription age to 25 last year and imposed harsher penalties for dodging the draft or deserting. Facing troop shortages, Ukrainian enlistment officers have resorted to aggressive tactics, detaining men in public—often with violence—and sending them directly to enlistment centers, as seen in numerous online videos.
Article generated from legacy media reports.
