Putin Declares Martial Law in Ukrainian Regions Annexed by Russian Forces

Putin Declares Martial Law , in Ukrainian Regions , Annexed by Russian Forces .

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a declaration of martial law for several Ukrainian regions on Oct.

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Putin made the remarks publicly on Russian national television.

Now we need to formalize this regime within the framework of Russian legislation.

, Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, via NBC News.

Therefore, I signed a decree on the introduction of martial law in these four subjects of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, via NBC News.

Generally, a declaration of martial law means that ordinary law is suspended and a military government is instituted.

The four regions specified in the declaration include Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia.

The four regions specified in the declaration include Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia.

These regions in Ukraine were annexed by Russia in Sept.

The annexations are considered illegal internationally.

While the regions did hold public referendums concerning the question of joining Russia.

... the referendums have been heavily criticized, with some residents saying they were forced to participate.

Putin's martial law declaration comes as Russian forces have faced significant struggles against Ukrainian forces.

In addition to martial law, Putin also ordered wartime measures to extend to border regions of Ukraine, including Crimea.

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These orders allow for unspecified types of mobilization to occur, .

... as well as propaganda measures aimed at local residents