Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is proposing to extend the state of war and general mobilization by 90 days, according to bills submitted to parliament.
Bill No. 7389 provides for “extension of the state of war in Ukraine from 5.30 am on May 25, 2022 by 90 days”, while Bill No. 7390 envisages extension of the term for the implementation of general mobilization from May 25 for 90 days.
Zelensky submitted these bills to the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) on Wednesday, where their adoption is considered safe. This means that the state of war in Ukraine will last until August 23, which is the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Zelensky declared a state of war for the first time on February 24, after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and it was initially in force until March 26. Later, the state of war was extended twice for 30 days – first until April 25, and then until May 25.
A general mobilization was also announced by a presidential decree in Ukraine on 24 February. Its term was also extended several times.
Experts believe that the planned duration of the state of war is a good indicator of the government’s forecasts for how long the hostilities will continue.
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