November 13, 2024
The presidential elections in Ukraine could be held as early as May 25, 2025, though the President's Office denies preparations for the vote, according to The Economist on Nov. 13.
Kyiv politicians are discussing two possible dates for elections: January 20, 2025, the day U.S. President Donald Trump is inaugurated, as a potential moment for a ceasefire and lifting of martial law, and May 25, 2025, the earliest possible election date, according to The Economist.
The President's Office denies preparations, and sources remain skeptical about the feasibility of elections in 2025. Some preparations, such as regional election headquarters working on candidate lists, have begun.
While most sources are cautious about the timing, some believe the elections are necessary, though they fear a backlash from the President’s Office. Polls show that incumbent President Zelenskyy may struggle in a second-round matchup against Ambassador Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, though he fares better against other opposition figures.
Some former colleagues suggest Zelenskyy should step aside to preserve his reputation, arguing that holding elections without him could ensure his place in history as a unifying leader during wartime.
However, failing to do so could risk his association with military collapse or a partial peace, The Economist reports.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's legitimacy and elections during the war
On October 5, 2023, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine could hold elections during martial law, provided changes are made to legislation to ensure safety and allow Ukrainians to vote both domestically, at the front, and abroad.
On Jan. 21, Zelenskyy clarified that he was not postponing elections, but was unable to hold them due to legal restrictions during wartime.
On May 10, then-Justice Minister Denys Malyuska assured that Zelenskyy's powers would continue until a new president is elected, even after May 21, 2024.
On May 25, Zelenskyy dismissed concerns about Russian claims of the Ukrainian government’s "illegitimacy," stating that such statements did not bother him.
On Sept. 26, The Economist reported that Zelenskyy was considering the possibility of holding presidential elections in 2025 amid a decline in his approval ratings.
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The presidential elections in Ukraine could be held as early as May 25, 2025, though the President's Office denies preparations for the vote, according to The Economist on Nov. 13.
Kyiv politicians are discussing two possible dates for elections: January 20, 2025, the day U.S. President Donald Trump is inaugurated, as a potential moment for a ceasefire and lifting of martial law, and May 25, 2025, the earliest possible election date, according to The Economist.
The President's Office denies preparations, and sources remain skeptical about the feasibility of elections in 2025. Some preparations, such as regional election headquarters working on candidate lists, have begun.
While most sources are cautious about the timing, some believe the elections are necessary, though they fear a backlash from the President’s Office. Polls show that incumbent President Zelenskyy may struggle in a second-round matchup against Ambassador Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, though he fares better against other opposition figures.
Some former colleagues suggest Zelenskyy should step aside to preserve his reputation, arguing that holding elections without him could ensure his place in history as a unifying leader during wartime.
However, failing to do so could risk his association with military collapse or a partial peace, The Economist reports.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's legitimacy and elections during the war
On October 5, 2023, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine could hold elections during martial law, provided changes are made to legislation to ensure safety and allow Ukrainians to vote both domestically, at the front, and abroad.
On Jan. 21, Zelenskyy clarified that he was not postponing elections, but was unable to hold them due to legal restrictions during wartime.
On May 10, then-Justice Minister Denys Malyuska assured that Zelenskyy's powers would continue until a new president is elected, even after May 21, 2024.
On May 25, Zelenskyy dismissed concerns about Russian claims of the Ukrainian government’s "illegitimacy," stating that such statements did not bother him.
On Sept. 26, The Economist reported that Zelenskyy was considering the possibility of holding presidential elections in 2025 amid a decline in his approval ratings.
Ukraine may hold presidential elections on May 25, 2025
The presidential elections in Ukraine could be held as early as May 25, 2025, though the President's Office denies preparations for the vote, according to The Economist on Nov. 13.
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