Ukrainian political party insists on introducing martial law in south-east

World June 02, 2014, 15:09

Ukrainian lawmaker suggested to block the border with Russia

KIEV, June 02. / ITAR-TASS/. Nationalist Svoboda party requires the introduction of martial law in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the leader of party Oleh Tyahnybok said in the Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada.

"The Verkhovna Rada should impose martial law, as well as decide on partial voluntary evacuation of residents of these areas," Tyahnybok added.

He also calls to block the border with Russia. "The border closure should be introduced at the national level and visa free regime with Russia should be canceled,"  said Tyahnybok . According to him, the bill has beeb already registered in the Verkhovna Rada.

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