--- title: "CEC of Ukraine unveils roadmap for post-war elections: registry, lustration, and Diia" description: "CEC Deputy Head Serhii Dubovyk presented a roadmap for post-war elections at the OPORA forum: a ready-to-adopt bill on the voter registry, a three-year \"soft lustration,\" simplified address changes for voters abroad, and a shift to tax ID identification." date: 2026-11-10T17:24:41.911Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/cec-ukraine-roadmap-post-war-elections tags: [ukraine, elections, cec, voter-register, post-war, lustration, diia] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # CEC of Ukraine unveils roadmap for post-war elections: registry, lustration, and Diia ![Voter hand dropping a ballot into a transparent ballot box at a polling station](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/10/tsik-ukrainy-dorozhnaya-karta-poslevoennyh-vyborov/tsik-ukrainy-dorozhnaya-karta-poslevoennyh-vyborov-1.webp) ## Key Points - The CEC of Ukraine is preparing a legislative framework for post-war elections: a ready bill on the voter registry and ongoing work on the law regarding voting territories - A "soft lustration" is proposed — a three-year ban on holding public office for collaborators - Ukraine is transitioning to voter identification via tax ID instead of date and place of birth - A CEC resolution simplifying the change of voting address from abroad is expected within the next month - The "Diia" app may be used for election services after the war, but smartphone voting is excluded Deputy Head of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Ukraine Serhii Dubovyk presented a comprehensive plan for the country's preparation for future post-war elections at the Civil Network OPORA forum, "Legitimacy of post-war elections begins with the voter registry." According to him, work is underway simultaneously in several directions: drafting legislative changes, updating state registries, and simplifying administrative procedures for citizens. The event, where these statements were made, was held in informational partnership with RBC-Ukraine. ### Working group and legislative framework Dubovyk announced that the working group headed by Oleksandr Korniienko is expected to continue its active work next year. He emphasized that in the absence of external factors, it is necessary to gradually move forward — at least at the subgroup level, if not at the level of the entire large working group. "We must finally finalize our developments, to draft at least the foundation of the bill," said the Deputy Head of the CEC. According to him, a bill on a new edition of the Law on the State Register of Voters is already fully ready for adoption, which, in Dubovyk's assessment, "is not politically sensitive" and does not cause objections from politicians. Also on the agenda is Alina Zahoruiko's bill, which determines the possibility of holding elections in certain territories, and which, according to the Deputy CEC Head, can be successfully processed. ### Voter identification and registry Particular attention at the CEC is paid to modernizing the voter identification system. Dubovyk previously reported that Ukraine must move from identification based on date and place of birth to a tax identification number. As part of this work, the commission has practically completed the implementation of all necessary bylaws to the Electoral Code for all types of elections. According to the Deputy CEC Head, this will eliminate final gaps so that the current Electoral Code can be fully implemented at the level of bylaws under any circumstances. Parallel work is underway on internal regulations related to improving the services of the State Register of Voters. ### "Soft lustration" and amendments to the Criminal Code Among the priority directions are changes to the Criminal Code of Ukraine regarding so-called "soft lustration." In particular, it is proposed to clearly define significant terms during which collaborators would be barred from holding public office or engaging in certain activities. According to Dubovyk, this could involve a three-year restriction. These norms are considered as part of a general package of measures aimed at ensuring the legitimacy of future electoral procedures. ### Services for voters abroad and the role of "Diia" Within the next month, a CEC resolution is expected to be adopted that will significantly simplify the process for voters to change their voting address while abroad. "The legal mechanism is practically developed; only the visual interface remains, because we, taking into account OPORA's suggestions, are trying to simplify the service itself and make it more accessible," noted Dubovyk. Furthermore, the Deputy CEC Head stated that after the war, the mobile application "Diia" could be used to access specific electoral services. At the same time, he explicitly emphasized that there will be no voting via smartphone. ### Context and significance of the statements The roadmap presented by the CEC covers the entire cycle of preparation for post-war elections — from the regulatory framework to practical services for citizens. The focus on the voter registry as a "starting point" of legitimacy reflects an approach where the technical readiness of the system is considered a precondition for the political process. Dubovyk's statements, made at the OPORA forum, confirm that work on post-war electoral legislation in Ukraine has already moved beyond conceptual discussions and into the phase of preparing specific bill texts and bylaws. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Послевоенные выборы в Украине: в ЦИК раскрыли планы по новым правилам и законам](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/povoenni-vibori-ukrayini-tsvk-rozkrili-plani-1794327668.html) - All facts in the article (Dubovyk's statements, working group composition, ready bill, timelines, "soft lustration", "Diia") are taken directly from the source text without additions from external data. ## FAQ ### What exactly is the CEC preparing for post-war elections? According to CEC Deputy Head Serhii Dubovyk, work is being carried out in several areas: drafting and finalizing bills, updating the State Register of Voters, simplifying administrative procedures, amending the Criminal Code, and implementing bylaws to the Electoral Code. ### Which bill is already ready for adoption? The bill on a new edition of the Law on the State Register of Voters is ready for adoption. Dubovyk noted that it is not politically sensitive and faces no objections. ### What is proposed under the "soft lustration"? It is proposed to establish a clear term during which collaborators cannot hold public office or engage in certain activities — this refers to a three-year period. ### Will there be voting via smartphone after the war? No. The Deputy Head of the CEC explicitly stated that there will be no smartphone voting. The "Diia" application may only be used to access specific electoral services. ### When is the CEC resolution on simplifying address changes from abroad expected? Within the next month following Dubovyk's statement (November 2026). The legal mechanism is already developed; only the final interface adjustments, taking OPORA's suggestions into account, remain.