VERKHOVNA RADA VOTES TO EXTEND MARTIAL LAW

KYIV, OCTOBER 26 /SRNA/ - The Verkhovna Rada has voted to extend martial law and mobilization in Ukraine for another 90 days starting on Saturday, October 31, TASS reported.

The decision was supported by 293 lawmakers and will remain in force until January 29, 2027.

Martial law and general mobilization were introduced in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and this will be the 21st extension of the measures.

Due to the repeated extensions of martial law and mobilization, parliamentary, presidential and local elections are not being held in Ukraine.