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Zelensky Plans Voting Mechanism for Ukrainians Abroad

12/20/2025

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On December 20, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the Foreign Ministry is developing a mechanism for Ukrainians abroad to vote in future elections.
The plan follows discussions of a potential peace deal with the United States and ongoing Russian attacks.
Elections are prohibited during wartime under current law.
Legislative changes are needed to enable online voting.
Over 5.8 million Ukrainian refugees have fled since Russia's invasion in February 2022.

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On December 20, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the Foreign Ministry is developing a mechanism for Ukrainians abroad to vote in future elections.
The plan follows discussions of a potential peace deal with the United States and ongoing Russian attacks.
Elections are prohibited during wartime under current law.
Legislative changes are needed to enable online voting.
Over 5.8 million Ukrainian refugees have fled since Russia's invasion in February 2022.