On January 14, the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada (parliament) voted to extend the validity of the state of war and the mobilization order until May 4, 2026. The resolution received support from the majority of deputies. Notably, both the parliamentary and presidential elections in Ukraine have been suspended due to the continued implementation of the state of war.
On January 12, Zelenskyy submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada to extend the state of war and mobilization order by 90 days.
The current state of war and mobilization order will expire on February 3.
Ukraine has been under a state of war since February 24, 2022. According to Ukrainian law, presidential elections cannot be held during a state of war.
Zelenskyy's opponents have also accused him of using the state of war to maintain his power.
Zelenskyy's logic is that as long as the war does not end, he can issue a state of war order at any time, and as long as the country is in a state of war, Ukraine cannot hold presidential elections, making him the legitimate president.
President Zelenskyy's legal term ended in May 2024. However, due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, he has repeatedly declared a state of war, allowing him to remain in office. His actual departure date will depend on when the conflict ends.
In fact, Zelenskyy is already an expired president. Russia no longer recognizes his legitimacy as president.
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