Ukraine's presidential election remains unscheduled due to martial law, in effect since February 2022 and extended for the 20th time until October 31, 2026, which legally prohibits voting under Article 19 of the relevant statute. President Zelenskyy's term expired in May 2024, but his powers and those of parliament continue during the conflict. Zelenskyy has stated readiness to hold elections within 60-90 days if Western partners provide security guarantees for voting by troops, frontline residents, and the diaspora, while also seeking parliamentary changes to electoral rules. Recent polls show 71% of Ukrainians oppose wartime elections and 53% believe Zelenskyy should not seek a second term. External pressure, including U.S. calls for new leadership, adds to the context, but no formal call has occurred as of mid-October 2026.