Brief election news
key electoral events
969 days back
Insiders from People's Deputy Alexey Goncharenko on the elections: "The United States insists on elections in Ukraine. It is important for them to confirm the legitimacy of the President of Ukraine. Especially considering that there will be elections in Russia in March. There is talk that elections should be held in the spring, in March or May 2024. But it will definitely be clear as soon as Zelensky returns from the USA"
970 days back
RBC Ukraine sources in the presidential circle: As of now, the issue of holding elections next spring has not yet been resolved. Many still estimate the chances as 50/50.
970 days back
Sources from RBC Ukraine: President Vladimir Zelensky was quite close to dissolving the Verkhovna Rada in the summer and holding elections. It was planned to announce this on statehood day, July 28, but Zelensky did not dare to do this
970 days back
More than 100 public organizations signed a statement about the impossibility of holding elections during the active phase of the war and call on international partners to increase support for Ukraine so that the war ends with a speedy victory and democratic elections become possible - the text of the statement on the website of the Civic Network "Opora"
972 days back
Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Innovation Mykhailo Fedorov: Ukraine is not working on the elections at the "Diya" app. There are no informal tasks. We are not working on viborami in Diya. And the CEC does not deal with this, and the parliament does not consider laws
974 days back
Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal: If partners find a format, how to ensure their presence. The key for us is recognition of the election result. If Ukrainians give their lives for democracy, then elections in war conditions must be democratically recognized. This is a priority. If we can provide it together with our partners, we can talk about this topic, research it, look for solutions and options
974 days back
Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal: The Cabinet of Ministers is not an elected body, so the government is least interested in elections. There are no funds allocated for elections in next year's budget. We do not have legal and physical mechanisms, or an understanding of how to carry them out in a war. And, frankly, no one worked on them, because we have a different priority - to liberate our land, and then talk about elections
974 days back
According to People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak, the draft state budget for 2024 does not include expenses for holding elections. Thus, as of today, there are no plans to hold elections in 2024, although changes to the budget may be made at any time
975 days back
The Central Election Commission noted the illegality of the pseudo-elections that were organized and conducted by the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied parts of Ukraine on September 10. Their results are insignificant, and the pseudo-representative occupation authorities and their officials elected in this way are illegitimate - CEC press service
975 days back
RBC Ukraine: “The issue of presidential and parliamentary elections was raised during the last visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Americans emphasized that they are not exerting any pressure on Ukraine in this regard; whether to hold elections or not is Kiev’s sovereign decision; they are only ready to provide, if necessary, the help you need"
978 days back
We strongly reject this futile attempt by Russia to legitimize or normalize its illegal military control and attempt to annex part of the Ukrainian territories condemned in the UN General Assembly Resolution adopted on October 12, 2022. This is another clear violation of international law, including the UN Charter, the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine - EU High Representative Josep Borrell
978 days back
The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation stated that during the “elections” of the Russian Federation in the occupied territories of Ukraine on September 10, Vladimir Putin’s party, United Russia, won. Party results by region: Kherson region - 75%, Zaporozhye region - 80%, "LPR" - 74.4%, "DPR" - 80%
981 days back
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken: Anyone who supports the sham Russian elections in Ukraine on September 10, including so-called "international observers", may be subject to sanctions and visa restrictions from the United States of America
981 days back
Vladimir Zelensky allowed online elections for Ukrainians abroad: For people abroad to vote, we must use the infrastructure of other states. Or we should conduct elections online there. Here I have a question for our partners: do you recognize these elections online? Here I have a question for our parliament: will you vote for changing the electoral code?
981 days back
Vladimir Zelensky: Regarding the elections, we are ready. If our people need it. I'm ready for the elections. But this is not a question of democracy, but of security. For us, the main thing is not to hold elections, but to have these elections recognized by the world, because we are a democratic country
984 days back
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets: Every day I receive signals that citizens of Ukraine in the occupied territories are visited, at gunpoint they are not just forced to participate in the elections, but they are directly told that they will vote for United Russia. All this is accompanied by additional pressure and the distribution of Russian passports.
984 days back
Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the NSDC: We are very closely monitoring the actions of the occupiers in the temporarily occupied territories. All those who participate in these shameful processes, first of all, will be necessarily recorded, will be deprived of all things related to our country, at least will not be able to use our foreign passports - they will be canceled
984 days back
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Alexei Danilov: Holding elections in the conditions in which our country finds itself is a matter of internal destabilization. Ukraine, as a state, must ensure the right to vote for every citizen, which is impossible to do during such an active phase of the war.
984 days back
Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba: The problem is not whether President Zelensky wins the next election or not. The question is different. According to our legislation, it is impossible to hold elections in wartime conditions.
984 days back
German government speaker Steffen Hebeshtreit: Germany considers it important to hold elections in Ukraine, but will not put pressure on Kyiv to organize them in a war
984 days back
The Verkhovna Rada dismissed Aleksey Reznikov from the post of Defense Minister. 327 deputies voted for. Voting on appointment of Rustem Umerov as new defense minister will take place tomorrow - Yaroslav Zheleznyak
984 days back
Active Group poll: 58.3% of polled Ukrainians support the nomination of Volodymyr Zelensky for a second presidential term in 2024, 27.5% - against, 14.1% - undecided
989 days back
Volodymyr Zelensky: In 2024, if there is a war and presidential elections in Ukraine, I will never leave my state in my life
989 days back
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: By law, we do not have the right to hold elections now, but I am ready for such legislative changes. Such elections should be absolutely democratic, transparent, on our territory, with the participation of the military and observers from all over the world, as happened in the elections in 2019
989 days back
Head of the Servant of the People faction David Arakhamia: I think that theoretically parliamentary elections can be held during the war. You see how international partners send us signals that elections should be held during the war, so that democracy does not stagnate.
990 days back
Poll of the Ukrainian Institute for the Future: The majority of Ukrainians believe that only after the victory of Ukraine it is necessary to hold presidential elections (76% of respondents), elections to the Verkhovna Rada (61%) and local elections (56%). Nevertheless, some respondents believe that in 2024 it is necessary to hold presidential elections (15%), elections to the Rada (28%) and local elections (33%)
991 days back
Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President Mykhailo Podolyak: "The President is cautious about this, I can say it more sharply. There will definitely be no elections this year"
992 days back
US Senator Lindsey Graham: "Holding democratic elections during a war will be seen as a bold and meaningful decision by President Zelensky and the people of Ukraine. I would call on all of Ukraine's allies to provide financial and technical assistance to support these efforts"
992 days back
Spanish newspaper El Pais sources: The inner circle of the Ukrainian president is now in favor of starting the election race in 2024 to elect the Ukrainian parliament and president. Sources consulted by El Pais attribute this to Zelenskiy's attempt to stem the decline in popularity and maintain legitimacy in the face of possible negotiations with Russia.
969 days back
Insiders from People's Deputy Alexey Goncharenko on the elections: "The United States insists on elections in Ukraine. It is important for them to confirm the legitimacy of the President of Ukraine. Especially considering that there will be elections in Russia in March. There is talk that elections should be held in the spring, in March or May 2024. But it will definitely be clear as soon as Zelensky returns from the USA"
970 days back
RBC Ukraine sources in the presidential circle: As of now, the issue of holding elections next spring has not yet been resolved. Many still estimate the chances as 50/50.
970 days back
Sources from RBC Ukraine: President Vladimir Zelensky was quite close to dissolving the Verkhovna Rada in the summer and holding elections. It was planned to announce this on statehood day, July 28, but Zelensky did not dare to do this
970 days back
More than 100 public organizations signed a statement about the impossibility of holding elections during the active phase of the war and call on international partners to increase support for Ukraine so that the war ends with a speedy victory and democratic elections become possible - the text of the statement on the website of the Civic Network "Opora"
972 days back
Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Innovation Mykhailo Fedorov: Ukraine is not working on the elections at the "Diya" app. There are no informal tasks. We are not working on viborami in Diya. And the CEC does not deal with this, and the parliament does not consider laws
974 days back
Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal: If partners find a format, how to ensure their presence. The key for us is recognition of the election result. If Ukrainians give their lives for democracy, then elections in war conditions must be democratically recognized. This is a priority. If we can provide it together with our partners, we can talk about this topic, research it, look for solutions and options
974 days back
Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal: The Cabinet of Ministers is not an elected body, so the government is least interested in elections. There are no funds allocated for elections in next year's budget. We do not have legal and physical mechanisms, or an understanding of how to carry them out in a war. And, frankly, no one worked on them, because we have a different priority - to liberate our land, and then talk about elections
974 days back
According to People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak, the draft state budget for 2024 does not include expenses for holding elections. Thus, as of today, there are no plans to hold elections in 2024, although changes to the budget may be made at any time
975 days back
The Central Election Commission noted the illegality of the pseudo-elections that were organized and conducted by the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied parts of Ukraine on September 10. Their results are insignificant, and the pseudo-representative occupation authorities and their officials elected in this way are illegitimate - CEC press service
975 days back
RBC Ukraine: “The issue of presidential and parliamentary elections was raised during the last visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Americans emphasized that they are not exerting any pressure on Ukraine in this regard; whether to hold elections or not is Kiev’s sovereign decision; they are only ready to provide, if necessary, the help you need"
978 days back
We strongly reject this futile attempt by Russia to legitimize or normalize its illegal military control and attempt to annex part of the Ukrainian territories condemned in the UN General Assembly Resolution adopted on October 12, 2022. This is another clear violation of international law, including the UN Charter, the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine - EU High Representative Josep Borrell
978 days back
The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation stated that during the “elections” of the Russian Federation in the occupied territories of Ukraine on September 10, Vladimir Putin’s party, United Russia, won. Party results by region: Kherson region - 75%, Zaporozhye region - 80%, "LPR" - 74.4%, "DPR" - 80%
981 days back
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken: Anyone who supports the sham Russian elections in Ukraine on September 10, including so-called "international observers", may be subject to sanctions and visa restrictions from the United States of America
981 days back
Vladimir Zelensky allowed online elections for Ukrainians abroad: For people abroad to vote, we must use the infrastructure of other states. Or we should conduct elections online there. Here I have a question for our partners: do you recognize these elections online? Here I have a question for our parliament: will you vote for changing the electoral code?
981 days back
Vladimir Zelensky: Regarding the elections, we are ready. If our people need it. I'm ready for the elections. But this is not a question of democracy, but of security. For us, the main thing is not to hold elections, but to have these elections recognized by the world, because we are a democratic country
984 days back
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets: Every day I receive signals that citizens of Ukraine in the occupied territories are visited, at gunpoint they are not just forced to participate in the elections, but they are directly told that they will vote for United Russia. All this is accompanied by additional pressure and the distribution of Russian passports.
984 days back
Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the NSDC: We are very closely monitoring the actions of the occupiers in the temporarily occupied territories. All those who participate in these shameful processes, first of all, will be necessarily recorded, will be deprived of all things related to our country, at least will not be able to use our foreign passports - they will be canceled
984 days back
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Alexei Danilov: Holding elections in the conditions in which our country finds itself is a matter of internal destabilization. Ukraine, as a state, must ensure the right to vote for every citizen, which is impossible to do during such an active phase of the war.
984 days back
Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba: The problem is not whether President Zelensky wins the next election or not. The question is different. According to our legislation, it is impossible to hold elections in wartime conditions.
984 days back
German government speaker Steffen Hebeshtreit: Germany considers it important to hold elections in Ukraine, but will not put pressure on Kyiv to organize them in a war
984 days back
The Verkhovna Rada dismissed Aleksey Reznikov from the post of Defense Minister. 327 deputies voted for. Voting on appointment of Rustem Umerov as new defense minister will take place tomorrow - Yaroslav Zheleznyak
984 days back
Active Group poll: 58.3% of polled Ukrainians support the nomination of Volodymyr Zelensky for a second presidential term in 2024, 27.5% - against, 14.1% - undecided
989 days back
Volodymyr Zelensky: In 2024, if there is a war and presidential elections in Ukraine, I will never leave my state in my life
989 days back
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: By law, we do not have the right to hold elections now, but I am ready for such legislative changes. Such elections should be absolutely democratic, transparent, on our territory, with the participation of the military and observers from all over the world, as happened in the elections in 2019
989 days back
Head of the Servant of the People faction David Arakhamia: I think that theoretically parliamentary elections can be held during the war. You see how international partners send us signals that elections should be held during the war, so that democracy does not stagnate.
990 days back
Poll of the Ukrainian Institute for the Future: The majority of Ukrainians believe that only after the victory of Ukraine it is necessary to hold presidential elections (76% of respondents), elections to the Verkhovna Rada (61%) and local elections (56%). Nevertheless, some respondents believe that in 2024 it is necessary to hold presidential elections (15%), elections to the Rada (28%) and local elections (33%)
991 days back
Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President Mykhailo Podolyak: "The President is cautious about this, I can say it more sharply. There will definitely be no elections this year"
992 days back
US Senator Lindsey Graham: "Holding democratic elections during a war will be seen as a bold and meaningful decision by President Zelensky and the people of Ukraine. I would call on all of Ukraine's allies to provide financial and technical assistance to support these efforts"
992 days back
Spanish newspaper El Pais sources: The inner circle of the Ukrainian president is now in favor of starting the election race in 2024 to elect the Ukrainian parliament and president. Sources consulted by El Pais attribute this to Zelenskiy's attempt to stem the decline in popularity and maintain legitimacy in the face of possible negotiations with Russia.
