23 May 2022 10:06

Ukrainian parliament extends martial law for 3 months

KYIV. May 23 (Interfax-Ukraine) - The Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada has extended martial law in Ukraine for another 90 days, until August 23, 2022, Verkhovna Rada deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on Telegram.

The bill approving the presidential order on the extension of martial law in Ukraine passed by 320 votes, Zheleznyak said.

In his words, the Verkhovna Rada also extended the period of general mobilization in Ukraine for another 90 days, until August 23, 2022.

General mobilization will continue until August 23, as the Verkhovna Rada adopted the respective bill by 315 votes, Zheleznyak said.