Putin's Advance Order After Two Days... Ukraine Declares National Emergency (Update)

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, is delivering a national address via live TV broadcast in the capital city Kyiv on the 22nd (local time). [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] Ukraine declared a state of emergency on the 23rd (local time), two days after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military advance.

According to the daily Guardian and others, the Ukrainian parliament approved a 30-day state of emergency through a vote on the same day. It will be applied nationwide from that night, except for the Nezck and Lugansk regions. Depending on future circumstances, the president may extend it for another 30 days.

During the state of emergency, checkpoints and inspections will be strengthened, and protests will be banned. Additionally, restrictions on movement, entry and exit bans, and online censorship are expected to be possible if necessary.

The parliament also approved sanctions against 351 members of the Russian Federation Council who supported the pro-Russian separatist forces in the Donbas region and approved the stationing of Russian troops. The sanctions include bans on entering Ukraine and freezing of assets and business permits.

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