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War in Ukraine
Kyiv Denies Reports of Feb. 24 Election Announcement, Says Security Is Key
The Financial Times cited unnamed officials saying Zelensky could announce elections and a peace referendum as soon as Feb. 24, the invasion’s four-year anniversary.
Feb. 11, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Pushes Ahead With Wartime Election Framework as Draft Law Deadline Nears
Ukraine’s election working group met again as the Central Election Commission submitted proposals on post-war voting, with lawmakers eyeing a draft law by late February.
Jan. 8, 2026
Zelensky
OPINION: Calls for Wartime Elections in Ukraine Have Always Been a Trojan Horse
Elections under fire are not a democracy. They are a weapon – and right now, they are aimed directly at Ukraine’s legitimacy.
Dec. 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Moves to Draft Wartime Election Law to Allow Voting During Martial Law
Ukraine is drafting a one-off wartime election law to ensure secure, democratic voting for soldiers, displaced people, and refugees abroad.
Dec. 23, 2025
Putin
Putin’s Electoral Chief Ready to Organize Presidential Elections for Ukrainians Living in Russia
Ella Pamfilova – who organized Putin’s “very clean” re-election last year – said Russia’s CEC would arrange for Ukrainians living in Russia to participate “if Ukraine opts for legitimate elections.”
Dec. 19, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Ready for Presidential Elections, Backs Online Voting for Ukrainians Abroad
The Ukrainian leader said the US had raised the issue of presidential elections, even though no legislative changes are underway and neither parliamentary nor local elections are being considered.
Dec. 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
Majority of Ukrainians Say Elections Should Wait Until War Ends, Poll Shows
A majority of Ukrainians say elections should take place only after the war ends and a peace deal is signed, while public trust in Zelensky remains high, according to a new survey.
Dec. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Elections in Ukraine: is it Realistic?
Commentators examine the prospects for a fair vote – and see the ball in Trump’s court now.
Dec. 13, 2025
Ukraine
Why Is Ukraine Not Holding Elections? The Many Caveats
As talk of a possible peace agreement intensifies, debate over holding elections in wartime Ukraine has resurfaced – a proposal filled with enough caveats that make it nearly impossible.
Dec. 12, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainians to Decide Possible Land Concessions Via Referendum – Zelensky
The president said current proposals require Ukrainian troops to withdraw while Russian forces remain, adding that Ukrainians will ultimately decide on whether to give up land.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2025
Zelensky
Moscow: No Talks With US on Zelensky Election Pledge
Moscow says it hasn’t spoken to Washington about Zelensky’s offer to hold wartime elections – as Trump’s pressure on Kyiv and EU unease grow.
Dec. 10, 2025
Russia
Moldova Says Russia Spent ‘Unprecedented’ €400 million to Sway Key Election
The country’s September parliamentary elections were viewed as pivotal for Moldova to remain on its pro-European path and not fall back within Moscow’s orbit.
Nov. 25, 2025
Europe
Georgian Dream Moves to Abolish Voting From Abroad
Shalva Papuashvili said that it would “increase the stability of elections” and “reduce the influence of external players” as Georgian Dream came under fire from pro-democracy voices for the move.
Nov. 19, 2025
US
Democrats Win Big – How Does That Affect Ukraine?
While Democrats’ latest victory does not have an immediate impact on US foreign policy, the victors’ stance on Ukraine might shed light on looming changes in US policy.
Nov. 5, 2025
EU
EU Calls Georgia ‘Candidate in Name Only’ Amid Democratic Backsliding
“Georgia is not on the trajectory to become an EU member state, neither in 2030 nor later,” Pawel Herczynski, EU ambassador to Georgia, told reporters in Tbilisi on Tuesday.
Nov. 4, 2025
Europe
Dutch Elections: Pro-Ukrainian D66 and Populist PVV Neck and Neck With Equal Seats
The difference in votes between the pro-Ukrainian social-liberal D66 and populist right-wing Party for Freedom (PVV) is marginal, with the final results expected next week.
Oct. 30, 2025