TASS4/28/2026Politics1 min readRussia
Verkhovna Rada Extends Martial Law in Ukraine for 90 Days
The measure, approved for the 19th time, suspends elections and extends martial law until August 2
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- The Ukrainian parliament has voted to extend martial law for another 90 days, from May 4 to August 2.
- This marks the 19th extension since the conflict began, effectively suspending all national and local elections.
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The Verkhovna Rada has approved the extension of martial law in Ukraine for the 19th time for an additional 90 days, effective from May 4 to August 2. The session was broadcast live on the Rada television channel.
A total of 315 deputies voted in favor of the measure, surpassing the required 226 votes. The next step involves signatures from Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk and President Vladimir Zelensky.
Martial law was initially declared in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and has been extended multiple times since then. Under its provisions, parliamentary, presidential, and local elections are currently suspended.
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This article was originally published by TASS.
