Rada adopted resolution on support of Zelenskyy on second attempt
The Verkhovna Rada adopted the resolution "Statement of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Support for Democracy in Ukraine in the Context of Russian Aggression".
This was announced by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak, Censor.NET reports.
The decision was supported by 268 MPs.
What the resolution says
"The Verkhovna Rada emphasises that it is Putin who is responsible for the fact that it is currently impossible to organise free, transparent and democratic elections in Ukraine with the invitation of international observers, which would be recognised as such by the international community.
The Parliament states that the martial law imposed in Ukraine in the context of the full-scale invasion of Russia does not allow for elections in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine. At the same time, the Ukrainian people are united in the view that such elections should be held after the war is over.
The VRU declares on behalf of the Ukrainian people that Ukraine, as a democratic country, as soon as comprehensive, just and sustainable peace is established on its territory, will, by decision of the Parliament of Ukraine, call for the election of the President of Ukraine and ensure that it is held in accordance with all international electoral standards.
The Verkhovna Rada once again reminds that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy was elected in free, transparent, democratic elections. His mandate is not questioned by the Ukrainian people and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
The Parliament of Ukraine emphasises the need to comply with the principle of institutional continuity of power provided for by the laws of Ukraine, especially in the context of the legal regime of martial law, and notes that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy should exercise his powers until the newly elected President of Ukraine takes office in accordance with part one of Article 108 of the Constitution of Ukraine.
The VRU calls on the international community to join forces to achieve a common victory, end Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine and establish a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace for Ukraine. Only the establishment of a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace for Ukraine will allow us to restore normal life in the country, an integral part of which will be the holding of elections in accordance with the Constitution and laws of Ukraine, in compliance with all international standards of a legal democratic state," said the MP.
Earlier it was reported that on 24 February 2025, the Rada, in the presence of the European Commissioners, failed to pass a resolution on the support of Zelenskyy by the Parliament
