Ukraine plans elections and referendum

Ukraine has begun planning presidential elections and a referendum scheduled to take place before May 15. According to officials, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may announce the voting on February 24. Official sources state that holding elections and preparing the electoral process are seen as a key step towards political stabilization of the country. Following legislation, the government emphasizes that the move towards new elections is driven by the need to implement innovative reforms and ensure broad public support.

Context

In 2019, Ukraine held presidential elections, which were won by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Since then, the country has continued reforms aimed at democratic and economic development.