Zelensky addressed the Rada with a proposal to extend martial law and mobilization: what is known
20 October 12:17
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed to the Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and mobilization.
This is reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to the website of the Verkhovna Rada.
Thus, on October 20, two bills were registered on the website of the Verkhovna Rada – No. 14128 and No. 14129:
- on approval of the Decree of the President of Ukraine “On Extension of the Martial Law in Ukraine”;
- on approval of the Decree of the President of Ukraine “On Extension of the Period of General Mobilization”.
Currently, martial law and mobilization in Ukraine last until November 5. Accordingly, they should be extended for 90 days, from November 5 to February 2026.
It is worth noting that this will be the 17th time that the Ukrainian parliament will extend martial law and mobilization. According to MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak, the vote on the extension of martial law and mobilization is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21.
What is known about the extension of martial law in Ukraine
With the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, martial law was introduced – a special legal regime that applies in times of armed aggression or threat of attack. Its main purpose is to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state.
Martial law grants additional powers to the government, military command, local administrations and self-government bodies. This allows for effective coordination of the country’s defense and guarantees the safety of the population in times of threat.
As a reminder, men between the ages of 25 and 60 who have passed a medical examination are subject to conscription, while women with medical education can be mobilized voluntarily.
