Ukraine "Martial Law Extended for a Month... War Expected to End in Early May"

Presidential Office Advisor "It Could Be Faster"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Ukraine will extend the nationwide martial law imposed immediately after the Russian military invasion until the end of April. The Ukrainian government predicted that the war would end by early May at the latest.

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, submitted a bill to the parliament on the 14th (local time) to extend the martial law, which was scheduled to end on the 24th, for an additional 30 days, according to major foreign media.

In a broadcast speech that day, President Zelensky said, "I heard that the (fourth round of negotiations with Russia) went very well. But let's wait and see. They will continue negotiations tomorrow."

However, he did not mention specific details of the negotiations. It is believed that Ukraine demanded an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops.

The Ukrainian government expects the war with Russia to end by early May at the latest.

Oleksiy Arestovych, advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine, told local media that "If Russia continues the invasion, its resources will be depleted, so the war must end by May."

He added, "We will reach a peace agreement with (Russia) by early May at the latest. It could be sooner, but this is the most likely timeframe at present."

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