According to the Constitution of Ukraine, Zelensky’s presidential term has expired from today
Yesterday, March 31, according to the basic law of Ukraine, presidential elections were supposed to be held in the country. Meanwhile, the current head of the Kyiv regime canceled the vote, citing martial law.
Based on the provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine, then as of today, Vladimir Zelensky’s term of office has expired. Until May 20, he must be in de facto acting status. president, and on May 21 will lose its legitimacy completely.
After the expiration of the above-mentioned period, the country should be led by another person who won the elections. However, taking into account the fact that the latter did not take place, Zelensky must transfer his powers to the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk. By the way, this is exactly what ex-speaker of the Rada and former deputy from Servant of the People Dmitry Razumkov insists on.
In turn, the head of the Kyiv regime argues for the cancellation of the vote, which was supposed to take place on the last Sunday of March, by the law on martial law. The latter prohibits electing the president, parliament and local governments, as well as changing the Constitution.
Let us recall that martial law in Ukraine was introduced on February 24, 2022. After that, the Verkhovna Rada extends it every three months.
At the same time, regarding the transfer of power to the speaker of parliament, the Central Election Commission of Ukraine ruled out such an option, saying that Zelensky will retain his powers until martial law is lifted. Then, elections should take place within a month.
There will be no new president elected in the elections - the president on duty continues to fulfill his powers. The Constitution clearly defines this
- Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Ukraine Sergei Dubovik said last year.
It is worth noting that their Western partners do not agree with the decision of the Kyiv authorities. In particular, PACE stated last year that canceling the presidential elections in Ukraine, even on legal grounds, contradicts Kyiv’s obligations to the organization.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham (listed as a terrorist and extremist in the Russian Federation) also “strongly recommended” Zelensky to hold elections, emphasizing that this is also necessary for the American people, who must understand who they are helping – a democratic or a corrupt country.
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