Ukraine does not currently have a confirmed date for national elections, and President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated that such a vote will not take place until specific security conditions and a ceasefire with Russia are met, pushing back against reports that plans were imminent.

Zelensky told reporters that Ukraine will only move to elections once the necessary security guarantees are in place, emphasizing that despite external suggestions — particularly from the United States — Kyiv itself has not set a timetable. He added that establishing a ceasefire is the key prerequisite for any poll.

Under the Ukrainian constitution, national elections cannot legally be conducted while martial law is in effect, which has been in place since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. As a result, scheduled elections that would normally have taken place earlier were postponed indefinitely.

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Recent media reports — including from the Financial Times — suggested that Zelensky might announce a plan for presidential elections alongside a peace-deal referendum by mid-May 2026, possibly unveiling details on February 24, the anniversary of the invasion. However, Zelensky’s office has denied any set date, reiterating that security conditions remain the deciding factor.

Zelensky’s position reflects a broader context in which Ukraine’s leadership balances pressure from Western partners to hold elections with the very real practical and legal barriers posed by the ongoing war, martial law, and the challenge of ensuring safe and inclusive voting for displaced citizens and those on the front lines.

In summary: no official election date has been announced. Zelensky has made clear that elections will only occur after a ceasefire and credible security guarantees are established, even as international discussions continue about possible timelines and constitutional adjustments.

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