Moscow: President Vladimir Putin of Russia has imposed martial law in four regions belonging to Ukraine. He has signed the decree regarding this order this afternoon. Ukrainian forces are advancing rapidly into the Russian-held regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson. Ukraine has reclaimed most of these four territories that were forcibly annexed by Russia. Meanwhile, Putin’s decision is being seen as a decisive step for Russia in eastern Ukraine. Evacuation of civilians from Russian-occupied Kherson has begun. Local authorities, backed by Russia, claim that people are being moved to safer places to avoid attacks by Ukrainian forces. However, European countries fear that Putin may use a low-capacity nuclear bomb after evacuating local residents.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has imposed martial law in four regions belonging to Ukraine
- Putin may use low-yield nuclear bombs after evacuating local residents
- People are being moved to safer places to avoid attacks by Ukrainian forces
Putin sent his order to the Duma
Putin said that I have signed each decree imposing martial law in these four regions of the Russian Federation: Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhya and Kherson. It will immediately be sent to the Federation Council for approval and the State Duma will be informed of the decision. The Russian Parliament is known as the Duma. During a televised conversation with members of the Security Council, Putin also pointed to the establishment of a special coordination council headed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to increase Russian aid to the occupied territories of Ukraine. The committee will oversee Russia’s aid to Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson.
Russia is evicting people from Kherson
Putin’s new commander in charge of the Russian military in Ukraine has begun evacuating Ukrainian citizens from Kherson. These citizens will be resettled in another territory occupied by Russia itself. Sergei Surovykin, a former commander of the Russian Air Force, admitted that the situation in Kherson was very tense and that the war was still going on in the surrounding areas. Russia claims that these civilians are being moved away from the front lines in view of the security situation. These people are also being given huge financial help from Russia. This includes guarantees of jobs, food and water and security.