Fact check: Ukraine elections, tax thresholds and viral masked men image

Under the terms of Ukraine's constitution, elections cannot be held while the country is under martial law (which was declared by Mr Zelensky in February 2022 following Russia's invasion, and has been extended multiple times by Ukraine's parliament).

Experts have also noted a number of practical obstacles to holding elections - around one-fifth of the country is currently occupied by Russia, millions of Ukrainians are displaced or serving on front lines, and there are security concerns.

Title: Fact check: Ukraine elections, tax thresholds and viral masked men image
URL: https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/national/fact-check-ukraine-elections-tax-thresholds-and-viral-masked-men-image-127856/
Publisher: Inverness Courier
Date published: February 21, 2025
Description:

Under the terms of Ukraine’s constitution, elections cannot be held while the country is under martial law (which was declared by Mr Zelensky in February 2022 following Russia’s invasion, and has been extended multiple times by Ukraine’s parliament).

Experts have also noted a number of practical obstacles to holding elections – around one-fifth of the country is currently occupied by Russia, millions of Ukrainians are displaced or serving on front lines, and there are security concerns.