Why Ukraine can't legally hold elections? #ukrainewar #ukraine #legal #election #zelensky #law

Brief

Why Ukraine can't legally hold elections? is a short explanatory video (Cain, published 2024-03-31) that presents a legal argument: current martial law rules (Про правовий режим воєнного стану, ВВР 2015, №28, ст.250, Art.19) and provisions of the Ukrainian Constitution together prevent conducting national elections while the war continues. The presenter also notes a poll claim that about 80% of people oppose holding elections now and credits two translators; a 'Not Legal Advice' disclaimer is attached.

Why it matters

The video (published 2024-03-31 on Cain's channel) argues Ukraine cannot legally hold national elections while martial law (воєнний стан) is in effect, citing the 2015 law 'Про правовий режим воєнного стану' (ВВР 2015, №28, ст.250), specifically Article 19.

Key details

The Constitution of Ukraine is also referenced as restricting elections under wartime conditions, and the presenter cites recent polls reporting that roughly 80% of Ukrainians oppose holding elections during the conflict.

Credits: Freedum-chan and Mekolayn helped translate the source text; the video includes a disclaimer 'Not Legal Advice' and reserves rights.

Special thanks to Freedum-chan and Mekolayn for helping with translating the text.

Another thing to consider is, that according to recent polls 80% of people don't want an election to be held.

The referenced laws:
Про правовий режим воєнного стану
(Відомості Верховної Ради (ВВР), 2015, № 28, ст.250)
Стаття 19

and

The Constitution of Ukraine

Channel: Cain
Published: 2024-03-31
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcGA0g3WR9U