Debate of the DayAugust 22, 2026· en

Elections in Wartime Ukraine: Democracy vs. Survival

Should Kyiv head to the polls now or wait for the end of martial law?

Ukraine faces a constitutional dilemma: renewing democratic mandates during a full-scale invasion while under strict martial law.

Pro-Election AdvocatevsStability and Security Realist

Bibliography

  1. Elections during Emergencies and CrisesInternational IDEA, 2023

    Report detailing historical precedents of elections held during active conflicts and health crises.

  2. Ukraine Refugee SituationUNHCR, 2024

    Source for the figure of over 6 million Ukrainian refugees globally.

  3. Public Opinion Survey in UkraineKyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), 2023-12

    Data regarding high levels of national unity and public sentiment on postponing elections.

  4. Russian Disinformation Tactics in UkraineAtlantic Council Digital Forensic Research Lab, 2023

    Analysis of how political campaigns are targeted by external information warfare.

  5. Diia App User StatisticsUkrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation, 2023

    Official count of registered users on the state's digital services platform.

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