Ukrainian Digital Ministry clarifies: There will be no elections or military draft notices sent via the 'Diia' app

[52983] Ukrainian Digital Ministry clarifies: There will be no elections or military draft notices sent via the 'Diia' app

Ukrainian Digital Ministry rules out using 'Diia' for elections and recruitment

Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation has issued a comprehensive clarification stating that the government has no intention of using the 'Diia' app for holding elections or sending military draft notices. Acting Minister of Digital Transformation, Oleksandr Bornyakov, emphasized in an interview with 'Forbes' that conducting elections through the app is neither technically nor legally possible, as it cannot guarantee the secrecy of the vote required by the Constitution. As reported in Ху Київ + | Україна, Bornyakov stated: "It is important that no one knows exactly where the voter cast their vote."

The reports, which received wide circulation on Ukrainian channels, clarified that the motive is not merely technical but one of principle. Several channels, including Новинач and Times of Ukraine, emphasized that the Ministry repeatedly refutes rumors regarding the use of the application for military recruitment purposes. The channel Юрист пише… noted that this is the official position of the government, which seeks to dispel public concerns.

The primary sources that covered the issue, including Лачен пише and Український Наступ, emphasize that the official position aligns with the narrative of the Kyiv government, which seeks to maintain the integrity of democratic processes while adhering to strict legal standards. Most of the channels that covered the case presented a position in support of the Zelenskyy administration, emphasizing the need for compliance with the Constitution and the protection of citizens' privacy.