Ukraine's presidential election remains on hold due to martial law in effect since February 2022, which Ukrainian law and the constitution prohibit during wartime, extending President Zelenskyy's term beyond its May 2024 expiration. Parliament has repeatedly extended martial law, most recently through October 31, 2026. Recent developments include Zelenskyy's October 2026 proposal to organize a vote if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire, framed as a response to U.S. pressure for leadership change, alongside ongoing parliamentary work on potential wartime election legislation. Public opinion shows strong opposition to holding polls while fighting continues, with major security, logistical, and legal barriers including displaced voters and active conflict. Any shift would require either martial law's end or a verified truce altering the security environment.