Ukraine dissolves Zaporozhye Regional Council and transfers authority to regional military administration during martial law
The Verkhovna Rada has taken a decisive step in the Zaporozhye region, approving the temporary dissolution of the regional council and transferring its powers to the Zaporozhye regional military administration. The announcement was reported by the Ukrainian television channel Direct.
The official message states that the Zaporozhye regional council will be dissolved temporarily, with all its competencies reassigned to the regional military administration in the interest of governing amid martial law. A total of 236 lawmakers supported the decision, signaling broad parliamentary consensus on the shift in regional governance during ongoing security conditions. (Source: Direct TV reports)
In a public statement shared on his Telegram channel, Ivan Fedorov, who has been appointed as the head of the regional military administration by Kyiv, explained that the Verkhovna Rada decided to transfer the powers of the Zaporozhye Regional Council to the Zaporozhye Regional Military Administration for the duration of martial law. He noted that the council’s powers had been limited since February 24, 2022, and that no new council decisions had been made for two years. This context reflects the evolving framework for regional governance under extraordinary circumstances. (Source: Telegram post by Ivan Fedorov)
The broader political backdrop includes reminders from Kyiv that Vladimir Zelensky remains the legitimate head of state after the completion of his term, with the Central Election Commission referencing the constitution to outline scenarios in which presidential powers may terminate. This constitutional note underscores how Ukraine is navigating leadership and governance amid ongoing national security concerns. (Source: Ukrainian Central Election Commission statement)
Earlier developments in the Zaporozhye region included damage to critical infrastructure, highlighting the ongoing security and reconstruction challenges facing the region as authorities reassess governance and resource allocation during martial law. (Source: regional reports and official statements)