MOSCOW, October 26. /TASS/. The Verkhovna Rada has voted to extend martial law in Ukraine for another 90 days starting October 31. The parliamentary session was broadcast live on the parliament’s television channel.

The decision was supported by 293 lawmakers. This was the 21st time parliament had voted to extend martial law.

Martial law is set to remain in force until January 29, 2027.

Martial law and general mobilization were introduced in Ukraine on February 24, 2022. This will mark the 21st extension of these measures. Due to the ongoing extensions of martial law and mobilization, Ukraine holds no parliamentary, presidential, or local elections. Meanwhile, Zelensky’s term in office officially expired on May 20, 2024.