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Zelensky allows for online elections in Ukraine but names a condition: parliament must find a solution

In an interview with Germany's ZDF, the Ukrainian president said online voting is possible, but that it is currently impossible under the law. In his words, organising it in wartime will be difficult.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy — Zelensky allows for online elections in Ukraine but names a condition: parliament must find a solution
In the illustration: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine could consider holding elections online. "It is possible, but parliament will have to find solutions," he said.

He spoke about this in an interview with the German outlet ZDF Magazin Royal, answering a question about elections in Ukraine. The president's words were relayed by the Ukrainian outlet RBC-Ukraine.

According to Zelensky, parliament must make a corresponding decision for online voting to happen. For this, he said, changes to legislation are needed.

In the interview, the president also spoke about the challenges the war brings.

Online voting is currently impossible in Ukraine, the Ukrainian outlet zn.ua reported.

Zelensky stressed that current conditions do not make it technically possible to organise a fair and safe vote for all Ukrainians. He noted that if elections were held, a significant share of citizens would be unable to vote. Organising such a vote in wartime will be very difficult.

In November 2024, Zelensky said that Ukraine would not hold elections in wartime. In March 2026, he said he has no dialogue on the draft law on elections.

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