Zelensky submits bills to parliament on extending martial law and mobilization

Zelensky submits bills to parliament on extending martial law and mobilization

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted bills to the Verkhovna Rada to approve decrees extending martial law and general mobilization.

According to Ukrinform, the relevant draft laws have been registered under No. 15197 and No. 15198.

The documents provide for the extension of martial law and mobilization for another 90 days.

The current presidential decree is valid until May 4. If the laws are adopted by parliament, the next extension will be valid until August 2, 2026.

This will be the 19th time the Ukrainian parliament has considered extending martial law and mobilization.

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The relevant legislative initiatives are expected to be voted on in the Verkhovna Rada this week.

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