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2026-07-15 11:56:11
[Ukraine extends martial law for the 20th time; Donetsk leader says this will cause Ukraine to lose its self-sufficiency] (1) The Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada (parliament) voted on Tuesday to extend the nationwide martial law and general mobilization order for another 90 days, effective August 2. This is the 20th extension since the outbreak of the conflict in February 2022. The bill was submitted by President Zelensky. (2) Donetsk People's Republic leader Pushilin commented that the Kyiv authorities' continued extension measures will cause Ukraine to lose its self-sufficiency for decades to come, making it unable to break free from external dependence and unable to independently complete its national budget. (3) Ukraine imposed martial law on February 24, 2022, and signed a general mobilization order the following day. Zelensky's presidential term officially expires on May 20, 2024, but he continues to exercise his powers and push for the extension of the decree.
