Extension of mobilization and martial law. Rada supports Zelenskyy's bills

The Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence of the Verkhovna Rada recommends to the Parliament to extend the period of martial law and general mobilization from November 16 for 90 days, i.e. until February 13, 2024.

This is stated in the conclusions of the Committee to bills 10211 and 10212, Ukrainian News Agency reports.

Bill 10211 provides for the approval of Presidential Decree No. 734 of November 6 "On extending the period of martial law in Ukraine", according to which the period of martial law is extended from 5:30 a.m. on November 16 for 90 days.

Bill 10212 provides for the approval of Presidential Decree No. 735 of November 6 "On extending the period of general mobilization", according to which the period of general mobilization is extended from November 16 for 90 days.

The Committee recommends that the Verkhovna Rada support both bills in principle and as a whole.

In the explanatory note to both bills, it is emphasized that their adoption will contribute to the adoption of adequate measures aimed at repelling russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, on July 27, the Verkhovna Rada extended the period of martial law and general mobilization from August 18 for 90 days, i.e. until November 15.

On February 24, 2022, the Verkhovna Rada approved the introduction of martial law by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in connection with the start of the war by russia and the announcement and conduct of general mobilization.