Ukraine extends martial law, general mobilization for 90 days
(VOVWORLD) - The Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday extended the current martial law and general mobilization of troops for another 90 days, said parliament member Yaroslav Zheleznyak.
 Ukrainian soldiers blockade a street in the capital Kiev on February 26, 2022. (Photo: AFP/ VNA) |
Zheleznyak said on Telegram that the bills extending martial law and mobilization will take effect next Tuesday.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy first declared martial law and general mobilization on February 24, 2022. The status has been extended several times since then.
Zelenskyy submitted the draft bills to parliament on Monday, and will have to sign them into law.