Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, on February 6 passed laws to extend martial law and military mobilization for another 90 days as Russia's full-scale invasion nears the two-year mark. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on February 5 submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the drafts providing for the extension of the two measures from February 14, in line with the provisions of Ukraine's constitution. This extension is the 10th time since February 24, 2022, when the Kremlin launched its invasion, that the parliament voted on the two measures. The extension will be in effect until at least May 13. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.
Ukraine's Parliament Extends Martial Law, Military Mobilization By 90 Days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets with military personnel in the Zaporizhzhya region on February 4.