Zelenskyy seeks 90-day extension of Ukraine's martial law and mobilisation
15:23, 13/07/2026, MondayU: Update: 15:24, 13/07/2026, Monday
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted bills to Ukraine's parliament to extend martial law and general mobilisation for an additional 90 days. The measures, first imposed at the start of Russia's invasion in February 2022, have been renewed periodically throughout the conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has formally requested a further extension of the country's martial law and general mobilisation, submitting the relevant bills to parliament on Monday. The draft legislation, now listed on the Verkhovna Rada's website, proposes a 90-day extension of both measures.
A Continuing Legal Framework for Wartime
Martial law and general mobilisation were first declared on February 24, 2022, the day Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then, the measures have been periodically extended to maintain the legal and administrative framework necessary for wartime governance, conscription, and defence operations.
Implications of the Extension
The extension, if approved by parliament, would allow the government to continue imposing restrictions on civil liberties, curfews, and travel restrictions where necessary, while also maintaining the legal basis for conscription and the mobilisation of reserves. The process reflects the reality that Ukraine's defence needs remain acute, with the conflict ongoing and showing no sign of a swift resolution.
