Ukraine’s constitutional and statutory framework bars national elections, including presidential and parliamentary votes, while martial law remains in force, a prohibition reaffirmed by cross-party agreement in the Verkhovna Rada. Martial law, extended through at least 31 October 2026, ties directly to the ongoing conflict with Russia and has postponed polls originally due in 2024. A 2023 political accord further requires any first post-war election to occur no earlier than six months after martial law lifts, with the Central Election Commission indicating additional preparation time for voter rolls, infrastructure, and security. In August 2026, former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov publicly urged wartime voting, but President Zelenskyy rejected the idea as a major risk. Public surveys show most Ukrainians favor waiting until a full peace agreement. These legal, security, and political constraints shape expectations for when an election can be formally called.