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Ukraine Extends Martial Law Amid Ongoing Conflict and Controversy

4/16/2025

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Ukraine's parliament has voted overwhelmingly to extend martial law until August 6, 2025, allowing troop mobilization and halting elections as the conflict with Russia rages on. Amidst this turmoil, President Zelensky faces scrutiny from both Russia and the U.S., while former president Poroshenko claims Zelensky is leveraging martial law to strengthen his grip on power.

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Ukraine's parliament has voted overwhelmingly to extend martial law until August 6, 2025, allowing troop mobilization and halting elections as the conflict with Russia rages on. Amidst this turmoil, President Zelensky faces scrutiny from both Russia and the U.S., while former president Poroshenko claims Zelensky is leveraging martial law to strengthen his grip on power.