“Ukraine's
President Petro Poroshenko says he can declare martial law in his
country within hours, in case there is an advance on the Ukrainian
army's positions. Poroshenko spoke in the interview program titled 'A
year of Poroshenko', dedicated to the anniversary of him being
elected president after the previous leader was toppled in a coup.
Ukrainian TV aired the program on Thursday night.”
“Apart
from the forced relocation of foreigners, martial law allows the
authorities to confiscate private property, take full control of any
media and ban any political parties and organizations that are deemed
a threat. It will also be able to prohibit any and all rallies and
mass gatherings.”
“For
martial law to be enacted, the parliament has to approve a
corresponding ruling by the Ukrainian president. It can be declared
in the whole country or selected regions. Poroshenko also stressed
that foreign countries would not be able to send military aid to
Ukraine should there be a full-scale war.”
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