Ukraine's constitutional framework and electoral code prohibit presidential and parliamentary elections during martial law, which has remained in effect since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 and was most recently extended by parliament until August 2026. All major parties agreed that any vote would occur no earlier than six months after martial law lifts, reflecting broad domestic consensus against wartime balloting due to security risks, displaced voters, and military participation challenges. President Zelensky has indicated elections could follow a sustained ceasefire ending the active conflict phase, while public polling shows strong opposition to holding votes before peace conditions allow free campaigning. These legal, security, and political constraints continue to shape expectations around the timing of any election call.