Parliament extends martial law in Ukraine for another three months

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has extended martial law. This legal regime will remain in effect for at least another three months, until 23 August.

According to the decree of President Volodymyr Zelensky, martial law is extended from 05:30 on May 25, 2022 for another 90 days. The legal regime of martial law in Ukraine has been in effect since the day of the full-scale invasion of Russia - from February 24, 2022.

Martial law in Ukraine is introduced in the presence of threats to national security. It is initiated by the National Security and Defense Council, coordinated by the President and approved by the Verkhovna Rada.

Under the terms of martial law, the following restrictions apply:

• strengthening the protection of objects of national importance, critical infrastructure;
• labor service;
• compulsory alienation of property;
• curfew;
• special regime of entry and exit;
• restriction of freedom of movement;
• verification of documents from citizens, inspection of cars, luggage and cargo, office space and housing;
• a ban on rallies and mass events;
• prohibition of anti-Ukrainian political parties or organizations;
• a ban on trade in weapons, chemical and poisonous substances, alcohol;
• a ban on persons liable for military service to change their place of residence, etc.