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Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk commented on former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov's address regarding the elections. A video on Telegram 21 was published in August by Express by journalists who asked Stefanchuk whether, in light of the former head of the defense ministry's statements, negotiations are under way in the parliament concerning preparations for this process.
Stefanchuk noted that in the parliament there has been, for about a year, a working group drafting a special, specific law regarding this type of election.
"Regarding the actual conduct, it seems clear to everyone. Especially in the last nights, that holding elections in Ukraine under the military regime is absolutely impossible, unnecessary, and irresponsible," emphasized the speaker of the parliament, pointing to the regular shelling of Ukraine by the army of the aggressor country Russia.
He added that elections cannot be held merely "for show"; they must be democratic and safe for every citizen participating in the elections and for those seeking to hold relevant state power offices.
"Only when the proper conditions exist will elections in Ukraine inevitably be held," Stefanchuk replied.
"Ukrainska Pravda," citing sources in Fedorov's team, wrote that his address did not entail elections "tomorrow" but was aimed at preparation and resolution of all issues related to the upcoming vote. They also reported that Fedorov has proposals on how to guarantee the security of the process.
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