ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Olha Ivasiuk

Olha Ivasiuk is a constitutional law expert of at the Centre of Policy and Legal Reform (CPLR). Ms Ivasiuk is a postgraduate student of Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University. Her field of scientific interest encompasses parliamentary law, constitutional justice, elections and referendum legislation.

POSTS BY Olha Ivasiuk

25 September 2023

No Voting Under Fire

Can Ukraine hold elections while it is in the midst of a full-scale invasion by Russia? This question has recently received international attention, including comments from US Senator Lindsey Graham advocating for elections during the war. However, holding elections during the current state of war faces not only factual but also legal obstacles. Genuine democratic elections cannot be conducted under fire from Russian troops. Continue reading >>