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Zelenskyy proposes 90-day extension of martial law and conscription in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted two bills to parliament to extend martial law and general conscription in Ukraine for another 90 days, according to information published on the Verkhovna Rada website on July 13.

13 July, 05:10 PM

Ukraine moves to extend martial law and mobilization until Aug. 2

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted draft laws to Ukraine’s parliament to extend martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days, until Aug. 2, 2026, according to official records published on April 27.

27 April, 11:30 AM

Ukraine rules out wartime elections, prepares for postwar vote

Ukraine cannot hold elections under the current full-scale war conditions imposed by Russia, but significant work lies ahead to prepare for the country’s first postwar national elections, First Vice Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada and Servant of the People party leader Oleksandr Korniyenko said on March 22, according to the Verkhovna Rada press service.

23 March, 04:09 PM

Ukraine extends martial law and mobilization until May 4

Ukraine’s parliament approved bills to extend martial law and general mobilization in the country, according to the live broadcast of the Verkhovna Rada session on Jan. 14.

14 January, 03:10 PM

Martial law to end only after Ukraine gets security guarantees – Zelenskyy

Martial law will end only after Ukraine receives security guarantees from partners, including the United States, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told journalists on Dec. 29.

29 December 2025, 02:04 PM

Elections can only happen under secure conditions and with legal changes — CEC

Ukraine cannot hold elections under martial law without amendments to voting legislation, so the next move belongs to parliament, Central Election Commission deputy head Serhiy Dubovyk said during the national telethon program on Dec. 22.

22 December 2025, 05:06 PM

Ukrainian parliament forming working group on possible wartime presidential election — Arakhamia

Ukraine’s parliament is setting up a working group to “quickly review” the possibility of holding a presidential election during martial law, ruling Servant of the People faction leader Davyd Arakhamia said on Dec. 22.

22 December 2025, 02:51 PM

Elections may not be held for another five years — political strategist

Elections in Ukraine may not take place for years to come, Ihor Hryniv, a five-term member of parliament, sociologist, and seasoned campaign strategist, said in an interview with NV’s sister publication Ukrainska Pravda published on Sept. 4.

4 September 2025, 04:37 PM

Stefanchuk: Elections possible only after war, but preparations are underway

The Verkhovna Rada is considering several issues necessary for drafting a future bill on holding elections in Ukraine, though elections themselves will only be possible after the war ends, Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk told reporters, according to Suspilne.

19 July 2025, 08:36 PM

Martial law and mobilization to stretch into late 2025 - Ukrainian MP

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) proposing to extend martial law and general mobilization in the country, the official website wrote on July 14.

14 July 2025, 12:30 PM

Ukraine marks 29 years of its Constitution amid war with Russia

On Saturday, June 28, Ukraine marks Constitution Day, commemorating the adoption of the country's fundamental law 29 years ago in 1996.

28 June 2025, 09:48 AM

Ukrainian PM Shmyhal may be replaced on July 15, lawmaker says

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal may be replaced as early as July 15, lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak from the Holos party said in a statement on June 22.

23 June 2025, 12:02 PM

Ukraine may let citizens over 60 volunteer for military service

Ukrainian lawmakers have introduced a bill in parliament that would allow citizens over the age of 60 to voluntarily sign contracts with Ukraine’s Defense Forces. The legislation was announced on April 30 by lawmaker Roman Kostenko, secretary of the Verkhovna Rada’s Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence.

30 April 2025, 04:17 PM

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