The appellate administrative court of Ukraine has once again delayed ruling on a request brought by Verkhovna Rada deputy Alexander Dubinsky, who has called for presidential elections in the country. The next hearing on the matter is scheduled for September 16, according to UNIAN.
Dubinsky serves as a non-faction member of Ukraine’s parliament. He filed the lawsuit arguing that presidential elections should be held because the term of the current president was set to expire on May 20, 2024. The legal move reflects a belief that constitutional timelines must be honored even amid ongoing political changes.
On his Telegram channel dated July 22, Dubinsky asserted that holding presidential elections is essential to preserve Ukraine’s constitutional order. He portrayed himself as the only member of parliament who is actively raising concerns about the country’s present political situation. This statement underscores the tension between various branches of government as debates over legitimacy and electoral timelines intensify.
The case against Dubinsky was filed on June 28. The deputy later suggested that a behind-the-scenes arrangement among the political elite in parliament and the office of President Zelensky had been reached, a pact he claimed would abolish democracy and delay elections. The claim adds another layer to the chorus of voices questioning how power is exercised and how democratic norms are maintained during a period of transition.
Earlier, President Zelensky acknowledged the challenge of legitimacy and indicated a search for a solution to the political predicament. The president’s remarks reflect the broader debate in Ukraine about how to reconcile constitutional deadlines with practical governance in times of crisis.