2018-11-26T01:11:00+02:00 Politics 2024-09-15T11:07:03+03:00

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Decision To Impose Martial Law Not To Trigger Immediate Mobilization And Restriction Of Constitutional Rights

Decision To Impose Martial Law Not To Trigger Immediate Mobilization And Restriction Of Constitutional Rights And Freedoms - Poroshenko

President Petro Poroshenko states that the decision to impose martial law will not trigger immediate mobilization and restriction of constitutional rights and freedoms of the citizens.

The President of Ukraine said this at the meeting of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) that started at 12 a.m., November 26, Ukrainian News Agency reports.
He noted that Ukraine has evidence that the attack on the Ukrainian vessels was not a mistake or an accident.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, President Petro Poroshenko asks the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to approve imposition of martial law at its extraordinary meeting on November 26.
The President of Ukraine called on the MPs to gather for an extraordinary meeting and discuss the said issue behind closed doors.
Poroshenko added that Ukraine will not take offensive actions.
In compliance with the legislation, the special legal regime can by impose in the whole territory of Ukraine or in some of its areas, however, Poroshenko did not specify the territory for martial law.
A total of six Ukrainian military men from vessels captured by the Russian Federation were wounded.