Zelensky’s Five Year Term as President Set to End on 21st May, but Government Has Made It Clear There Will Be No New Election
The end of Volodymyr Zelensky’s five year term as president of Ukraine is set to end by the close of May, at least according to what was stipulated upon his getting elected, however, the government has made it clear there will be no new election.
Officials have cited martial law due to the Russian invasion to say that after his five-year term ends on May 21, there won’t be a new election until after martial law and wartime regulations are lifted.
Ukraine’s Minister of Justice, Denys Malyuska, confirmed this in a fresh weekend interview with BBC News Ukraine. “The president’s powers endure until the election of his successor. However, certain provisions of the Constitution are open to interpretation, inviting speculation or conspiracy theories,” Malyuska said when asked about ongoing speculation over what happens after May 21st.
He explained, “There may be considerable debate and criticism, particularly considering that the Constitution’s framers may not have fully anticipated the possibility of Ukraine being embroiled in a large-scale conflict, leading to some provisions being inadequately formulated.”
When asked about appealing to a constitutional court in order to seek clarification, Malyuska said that it was ill-timed. Or, in essence, he said it wouldn’t happen and warned against such an effort.
“Such an appeal would imply legitimate questions and doubts, warranting resolution by the Constitutional Court.
