The corresponding bill was published last week at the suggestion of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Zelensky first declared a state of war on February 24, just hours after the Russian attack, and then extended it twice for 30 days each. General mobilization, on the other hand, was applied immediately for 90 days.
Honest communication needed
Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych justified the long-term extension of martial law this time last Wednesday: the war Russia started will last until autumn, he said. The Ukrainian population is only getting false hopes if martial law is only extended for 30 days, as has been the case until now. Honest communication with society is necessary in war, said the aide, who mainly talks about military issues.