Ukraine's next national elections remain blocked by martial law, first imposed in February 2022 and extended in 90-day increments by the Verkhovna Rada, most recently until 31 October 2026. Ukrainian law prohibits presidential, parliamentary, and local votes during this period, while the constitution extends the current parliament's term and keeps the incumbent president's powers in place. Recent developments include former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov's August 2026 public call for a secure wartime voting mechanism, amid polling showing declining support for President Zelenskyy and stronger hypothetical showings for figures such as Valerii Zaluzhnyi. Public surveys indicate most citizens prefer elections only after a ceasefire or full end to hostilities, citing security risks, displaced voters, and logistical barriers in occupied or frontline areas. Any near-term vote would require new legislation, security guarantees, or martial-law changes, none of which are currently scheduled.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedWorking group presents draft legislation for post-war elections
December 31, 2026 dips to 9%1%
On March 20, 2026, Ukrainian lawmakers and partners presented outcomes of a working group preparing legislative proposals for organizing elections during a special period or post-war. This indicated technical preparation but no immediate election scheduling, maintaining market skepticism about elections in 2025-26.
Public opinion strongly opposes elections during wartime
December 31, 2026 dips to 10%1%
Surveys from 2023 showed that a majority of Ukrainians opposed holding presidential or parliamentary elections until the war was over, supporting the political stance against elections during martial law and influencing market sentiment.




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