The corresponding draft law was published last week at the suggestion of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Zelensky first declared the state of war on February 24, a few hours following Russia’s attack, and then had it extended twice by 30 days each. The general mobilization, on the other hand, applied immediately for 90 days.
Honest communication necessary
Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Oleksiy Arestovych justified this time’s relatively long-term extension of martial law last Wednesday: the war that Russia had started will last until the fall, he said. The Ukrainian population is only being given false hope if martial law is only ever extended by 30 days, as has been the case up to now. Honest communication with society is necessary in war, said the adviser, who mainly talks regarding military issues.
