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The Central Election Commission (CEC) plays a crucial role in the evolving political landscape of Ukraine, making significant announcements impacting governance and electoral processes. Recently, the CEC confirmed that the removal of citizenship for Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov will see his mayoral duties transferred temporarily to the city council secretary upon receipt of a presidential decree. Meanwhile, the CEC has declared that local elections scheduled for October 2025 will not occur due to the ongoing martial law. As Ukraine navigates its post-war recovery, CEC head Oleh Didenko highlights the necessity for new legislative frameworks to facilitate future elections. Moreover, in accordance with the Law of Ukraine on Martial Law, President Zelenskyy's powers are set to be extended, ensuring continuity of governance. These developments underscore the CEC's pivotal role in shaping Ukraine's democratic and legislative environment amidst current challenges.

How will the revocation of Trukhanov's citizenship affect Odesa's governance?

The revocation of Hennadii Trukhanov’s citizenship by a presidential decree will lead to the termination of his powers as Odesa's mayor. Until the issue is completely resolved, the duties of the mayor will temporarily be carried out by the city council secretary, ensuring continuity of administration and governance in Odesa.

Why are local elections in Ukraine cancelled in 2025?

The Central Election Commission has announced that local elections scheduled for October 2025 will be cancelled due to the enforcement of martial law. Under martial law, the typical democratic processes like elections can be suspended as a part of broader emergency governance measures, with the aim of maintaining stability and security during tumultuous periods.

What are the new legal requirements for post-war elections in Ukraine?

According to CEC head Oleh Didenko, the ongoing situation in Ukraine necessitates comprehensive changes to the electoral laws to enable proper facilitation of elections post-war. These legal adjustments are intended to address the unique circumstances posed by martial law and post-conflict recovery, ensuring that democratic processes can resume effectively and equitably once normalcy is restored.

What is the current status of President Zelenskyy's authority under martial law?

Under the current legal framework, President Zelenskyy's powers have been extended beyond May 20 due to ongoing martial law, as stated by the CEC. This extension ensures that there is no gap in the executive leadership and aids in maintaining continuity in state governance during these exceptional times. This extension is consistent with Ukraine's legal provisions regarding the governance during martial law.

What is the future of electoral processes in Ukraine under current circumstances?

The future of electoral processes in Ukraine, as outlined by the CEC, depends heavily on the resolution of martial law and post-war recovery processes. Until new legislative frameworks are established and martial law is lifted, typical electoral activities, including local and national elections, may continue to face adjustments or delays as necessary to align with the ongoing legal and security conditions.

What measures is the CEC taking regarding occupied territories?

The Central Election Commission has advised residents in occupied territories to refrain from participating in referendums orchestrated within these regions. This advisory is part of a broader strategy to uphold legal electoral processes and international standards, emphasizing the need for elections to occur in secure and non-coercive environments, as influenced by Ukrainian law and international agreements.

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These Elections Are the Dirtiest in the History of Ukraine, Says the Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission These Elections Are the Dirtiest in the History of Ukraine, Says the Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission These parliamentary elections were the dirtiest in the history of Ukraine. 4 044 49 Previously in trend: Elections 2012

Firsov to dispute deprivation of mandate at Supreme Administrative Court The recently unseated MP Yehor Firsov will submit a claim to the Supreme Administrative Court of Ukraine. 4 475 43 Ukrainian Politics

CEC: Voter turnout in local elections is 36.88 percent CEC: Voter turnout in local elections is 36.88 percent Voter turnout in Ukraine’s local elections held on 25 October 2020 was 36.88 percent. 2 577 42 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko set to introduce CEC candidates in Rada within two days, - Trilateral Contact Group member Aivazovska Head of the Civil Network OPORA, Ukrainian representative in the Trilateral Contact Group Olha Aivazovska claims President Petro Poroshenko intends to nominate members of the Central Election Commission before June 4. 4 082 42 Ukrainian Politics

Central Election Commission presented final voter turnout on Ukraine Central Election Commission presented final voter turnout on Ukraine's March 31 Election Day Ukraine's Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced the final voter turnout figure on the March 31 Election Day, saying 63.48% of voters went to the polls. 5 077 40 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

вибори Ukraine should make comprehensive changes to legislation that will allow elections after war, - IFES/OPORA Holding elections in Ukraine is currently impossible due to the martial law regime in the country and the actual circumstances of the ongoing war. However, it is already necessary to make comprehensive changes to the electoral law, which will allow elections to be held after the war. 4 621 40 Ukrainian Politics

CEC Will Urgently Restore Order in Problem Districts: Continued Inaction is a Crime CEC Will Urgently Restore Order in Problem Districts: Continued Inaction is a Crime The Central Election Commission suspended the meeting dedicated to receiving reports of the district commission to discuss measures to restore order in establishing the election results in a number of districts. 6 006 39 Previously in trend: Elections 2012

охендовский NABU gathers evidence of Okhendovskyi's possible involvement in other cases, - SAP Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) are collecting evidence of Central Election Commission Chairman Mykhailo Okhendovskyi's possible involvement in other corruption episodes. 10 766 36 Ukrainian Politics

PACE calls for additional efforts to assure fully inclusive local elections in Ukraine The rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe’s (PACE) stated that it is essential for the stability and further development of Ukraine to admit all political forces to local elections. 2 624 35 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

Elections in integrated communities should be organized brilliantly, - Poroshenko First local elections in 143 integrated communities scheduled for Dec. 18 should be organized brilliantly. 3 426 35 Ukrainian Politics

Will Trukhanov remain Odesa mayor? CEC responds Trukhanov’s powers to be terminated once Odesa City Council receives presidential decree revoking his citizenship – CEC The powers of Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov will be terminated once the Odesa City Council receives the text of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decree revoking his citizenship. The duties of the mayor will be temporarily carried out by the city council secretary. 2 067 35 Previously in trend: Citizenship of Odesa Mayor Trukhanov

CEC, Rada must respond if info on Andriy Aksionov CEC, Rada must respond if info on Andriy Aksionov's Russian citizenship confirmed – Stefanchuk The Central Election Commission (CEC) and the Verkhovna Rada will have to respond if the Security Service of Ukraine confirms the information about the Russian citizenship of Andriy Aksionov, who has won the by-election to parliament in constituency No. 50 in the Donetsk region, as well as the fact of his involvement in organizing a "referendum" in Dobropillia about the self-determination of the "Donetsk people's republic," said the first deputy chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk. 7 414 33 Ukrainian Politics

парламент Rada to work today till 2016 budget passed. Two new MPs took oath Today, Dec. 24, the MPs will work until all issues on the plenary session agenda are dealt with. 10 737 32 Ukrainian Politics

elections during wartime CEC resumes work on "State Register of Voters," - "Servant of People" Arakhamia On 23 December, for the first time since the full-scale Russian invasion, the Central Election Commission (CEC) has resumed the work of the State Register of Voters. 2 458 35 Previously in trend: Elections during war Elections in Ukraine

цик Midterm elections to Verkhovna Rada: CEC processed 61 percent of ballots. RESULTS As at 12:15 p.m., July 18, the Central Election Commission of Ukraine had processed 61.55 percent of ballots in midterm elections of people's deputies, which took place yesterday in seven constituencies across the country. 26 481 31 Previously in trend: Midterm election to the Verkhovna Rada

цик Midterm election of Verkhovna Rada deputies to take place in four precincts on July 17 The Central Election Commission has scheduled mid-term election of Verkhovna Rada deputies in the precincts No. 27 (Dnipropetrovsk), No. 85 (Ivano-Frankivsk region), No. 151 (Poltava region), and No. 206 (Chernihiv) on Sunday, July 17. 9 033 31 Ukrainian Politics

Phantom Voting Data is Being Input in Elections Electronic System, says the CEC Deputy Chairman Phantom Voting Data is Being Input in Elections Electronic System, says the CEC Deputy Chairman The deputy head of the Central Election Commission Zhanna Usenko-Chornaya says that in some districts 'phantom' data is being input into 'Elections' electronic system. 6 989 30 Previously in trend: Elections 2012

Security Administration employee shoots himself dead in Kyiv; SBI investigating possible suicide Security Administration employee shoots himself dead in Kyiv; SBI investigating possible suicide An employee of Ukraine's State Security Administration (SSA) has shot himself dead in the building of the Central Election Commission (CEC) in Kyiv. 9 630 28 Incidents

Central Election Commission: No international observers are planned for Chernihiv elections The mid-term elections to the Verkhovna Rada in the 205th single-mandate constituency in Chernihiv will not be attended by international observers. 4 993 28 Ukrainian Politics

Didenko elected head of Central Election Commission Didenko elected head of Central Election Commission The members of the Central Election Commission (CEC) have elected Oleh Didenko to be commission's head. 7 188 28 Ukrainian Politics

выборы цик Midterm elections to Ukrainian parliament: CEC processed 72.5 percent of ballots. RESULTS As at 3:27 p.m., July 18, the Central Election Commission of Ukraine (CEC) had counted 72.5 percent of ballots in midterm elections of people's deputies, which took place yesterday in seven constituencies across the country. Two of the constituencies have got over 90 percent of ballots processed, two - over 80 percent, two more - over 60 percent. Only 8.27 percent of ballots have been processed at the 114th constituency (the Luhansk region) as no updates as for number of counted ballots have been received from it since 10 a.m., July 18. 32 468 27 Previously in trend: Midterm election to the Verkhovna Rada

G7 Ambassadors urge to hold local elections in 18 communities of Donbas ASAP G7 Ambassadors urge to hold local elections in 18 communities of Donbas ASAP The ambassadors of the G7 countries in Ukraine, following a meeting with representatives of the Central Election Commission of Ukraine (CEC), the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the Opora Civil Network, on June 16, called for local elections to be held as soon as possible in 18 territorial communities of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 5 464 27 Ukrainian Politics

выборы Midterm elections to Verkhovna Rada: CEC processed 90.98 percent of ballots As at 8:55 a.m., July 19, the Central Election Commission of Ukraine had processed 90.98 percent of ballots in midterm elections of people's deputies, which took place the day before yesterday in seven constituencies across the country. 23 927 27 Previously in trend: Midterm election to the Verkhovna Rada

European Parliament European Parliament's committee approves new macro-financial assistance for Ukraine The Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament Wednesday voted for a new Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) for Ukraine. 7 220 27 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

цик довыборы Midterm elections to Verkhovna Rada: CEC processed 95 percent of ballots. RESULTS As at 16:22 a.m. July 19, the Central Election Commission of Ukraine had processed 95.62 percent of ballots in midterm elections of people's deputies, which took place the day before yesterday in seven constituencies across the country. 18 649 27 Previously in trend: Midterm election to the Verkhovna Rada

CEC accepts original protocols from all district commissions CEC accepts original protocols from all district commissions The Central Election Commission has accepted the originals of the protocols on the results of voting at the early parliamentary elections on July 21 from all 199 district election commissions. 1 202 27 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019

Telethon United News Format of "United News" telethon needs to be changed in event of elections, - CEC The Central Election Commission does not rule out that if elections are held, the format of the "United News" telethon will have to be revised and adapted. 2 962 34 Previously in trend: Elections during war

цик рада выборов результаты Central Election Committee Processed 99.92% of Protocols. DOCUMENT Petro Poroshenko Bloc has no chance to catch up with the People's Front of Yatseniuk-Turchynov, according to 99.92% of protocols processed. 25 624 26 Previously in trend: Snap Parliamentary Elections

цвк Central Electoral Commission urged residents of occupied territories not to go to "referendums" The Central Election Commission of Ukraine reminds that any attempts to hold so-called "referendums" without legal consequences. But asks Ukrainians not to participate in them. 2 771 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

выборы Midterm elections to Verkhovna Rada: CEC processed 43.43 percent of ballots As at 8:55 a.m., July 18, the Central Election Commission of Ukraine had processed 43.43 percent of ballots in midterm elections of people's deputies, which took place yesterday in seven constituencies across the country. 11 426 21 Previously in trend: Midterm election to the Verkhovna Rada

Parliament received no proposals on new CEC members from Poroshenko, - Vice Speaker Syroid The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has not yet received a presentation by President Petro Poroshenko on appointment of the new composition of the Central Elections Commission of Ukraine (CEC). 2 325 20 Ukrainian Politics

CEC: COVID-19 ‘red zone’ is not reason to cancel elections CEC: COVID-19 ‘red zone’ is not reason to cancel elections Declaring populated localities COVID-19 red zone or other types of epidemiological zones is not a reason to cancel local elections on October 25. 1 184 20 Ukrainian Politics

Investigation in Okhendovskyi case prolonged until April 14, - SAP head Kholodnytskyi The investigation in the case of the Central Election Committee (CEC) chief Mykhailo Okhendovskyi will last until April 14. 2 942 20 Previously in trend: Party of Regions' off-the-book payments

People's Front supports Mahera’s candidacy for CEC chairman post, - MP Anton Herashchenko The People's Front parliamentary faction supports nomination of Andrii Mahera for the post of Ukraine's Central Election Commission chairman. 5 232 18 Ukrainian Politics

Rada appoints 17 new CEC members Rada appoints 17 new CEC members The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has appointed 17 new members of the Central Election Commission. 6 590 18 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine’s CEC not engaged in activities on elections in occupied territories of Donbas, agency deputy head says The Central Election Commission of Ukraine (CEC) is not engaged and does not prepare any kind of activities regarding the elections in the temporarily occupied areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 3 340 18 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Local elections in 2025: CEC responds on whether they will take place Local elections in Ukraine in 2025 will not take place due to martial law - CEC Local elections scheduled for the last Sunday of October 2025 will not be held due to martial law. 1 696 23 Previously in trend: Elections during war local elections in Ukraine

List of candidates to CEC tabled by Poroshenko may be changed after talks, - MP Burbak Leader of the People's Front faction Maksym Burbak does not rule out that the list of candidates to the Central Election Commission (CEC) proposed by President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko may be changed following the negotiations. 3 357 17 Ukrainian Politics

SAP appeals against court decision to release Okhendovskyi without bail Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) appealed against the court ruling not to impose pre-trial confinement with a right to post 1.3 million hryvnia in bail on Chairman of the Central Election Commission Mykhailo Okhendovskyi. 5 121 12 Previously in trend: Party of Regions' off-the-book payments

Ukraine to spend over $70M on presidential elections, – CEC Ukraine to spend over $70M on presidential elections, – CEC Over 2 billion hryvnia ($71.3 million) will be spent on the organization of the presidential elections in Ukraine. 671 11 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019 Budget 2019

Central Election Commission recognizes 7 more MPs elected Central Election Commission recognizes 7 more MPs elected Central Election Commission set results of snap parliamentary elections in seven more constituencies. 5 596 10 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019

CEC sends over 400 thousands ballots to overseas polling stations CEC sends over 400 thousands ballots to overseas polling stations The Central Election Commission of Ukraine (CEC) has transferred ballots to the overseas election commissions for voting in the runoff of Ukrainian presidential elections. 831 9 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Ukraine Ukraine's Central Election Commission registers 238 MPs Ukraine's Central Election Commission (CEC) has registered 93 more people's deputies elected in snap parliamentary elections on July 21, 2019, bringing the total number of registered MPs to 238. 773 9 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019

CEC registers 205 international observers in Ukraine’s local elections CEC registers 205 international observers in Ukraine’s local elections The Central Election Commission (CEC) has accredited another 78 official observers from foreign states and international organizations to monitor Ukraine's local elections. 471 5 Ukrainian Politics

CEC head Slipachuk hopes final results of parliamentary elections to be announced by Aug 5 CEC head Slipachuk hopes final results of parliamentary elections to be announced by Aug 5 The final results of the parliamentary elections in Ukraine on July 21 will be announced before August 5, after courts consider complaints, head of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Tetiana Slipachuk has said. 1 103 3 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019

Over 1,700 international observers to monitor Ukraine’s snap parliamentary elections Over 1,700 international observers to monitor Ukraine’s snap parliamentary elections The Central Election Commission (CEC) has registered 306 more official observers from international organizations and foreign states for Ukraine’s early parliamentary elections scheduled for July 21. 934 2 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019

Central Election Commission allocates over $920,000 for local elections in June Central Election Commission allocates over $920,000 for local elections in June The Central Election Commission (CEC) has approved the allocation of subventions totaling UAH 24.8 million ($920,000) from the state budget to local budgets for the preparations and holding of local elections scheduled for June 30. 532 0 Ukrainian Politics

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