Zelenskyy’s continued tenure through the end of 2026 rests on Ukraine’s constitutional prohibition of elections during martial law, which parliament has extended in 90-day increments and most recently until 31 October 2026. Active hostilities, security constraints on voting logistics, and the presence of millions of citizens abroad or in occupied territories have prevented any wartime ballot, a position Zelenskyy reiterated in mid-September interviews while signaling openness to elections only after a ceasefire. Ongoing diplomatic contacts with the United States, including a planned New York meeting with President Trump, have yet to produce a verified end to fighting or a change in legal conditions. Domestic polling indicates declining support and potential challengers, yet no institutional mechanism exists for removal or replacement before year-end absent a sudden leadership transition or major escalation.