Putin decreed martial law in Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia

Putin decreed martial law in Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia

For its part, the Russian media announced that The Upper House of Parliament was preparing to approve Putin’s decision. And, in fact, a bill submitted to Parliament indicates that martial law could mean restrictions on travel and public gatheringstighter censorship, and more far-reaching authority for law enforcement agencies.

Special powers to the governors of Russia

“In the current situation, cI consider it necessary to grant additional powers to the heads of all Russian regions”, said the president during a meeting of his Security CouncilRussian news agency Ria Novosti reported.

But, within the official announcements, Putin also did not provide details regarding what the additional powers will be. that will be granted to the governors by virtue of their decree.

More measures announced by the Russian government

The president also ordered the establishment of a Coordination Committee to increase the interaction between various government agencies to deal with fighting in ukraine. In addition, Putin also issued a decree that restricts entry and exit from eight regions adjoining Ukraine.

Russians try to scare Kherson residents with fake bulletins about the bombing of the city by our army and they also put on a propaganda show with the evacuation,” he wrote Andriy Yermak, head of the office of the Ukrainian president in the messaging app Telegram.

Source: Ambito

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