In an interview with Meduza, Balázs Jarábik explains how prolonged war and martial law are reshaping Ukraine’s political landscape. He argues that while formal political competition has been suspended, political processes have shifted into less visible, informal arenas. Jarábik highlights that power is becoming more concentrated but also more fragmented in practice, as different actors adapt to wartime conditions. This creates a system that is both controlled and contested, where governance continues but with growing internal tensions. The interview underscores that Ukraine’s political transformation is unfolding in parallel with the war, with lasting implications for the country’s post-war trajectory.