Good day! I will explain the main provisions of this decree of the President of Ukraine.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The Decree of the President of Ukraine extends the period of martial law in Ukraine due to the ongoing armed aggression of the Russian Federation. This decision was made on the basis of the proposal of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine and in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Legal Regime of Martial Law.”
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The decree consists of three articles. The first article extends the period of martial law for 90 days, starting from 05 hours 30 minutes on May 9, 2025. The second article assigns to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine the obligation to inform international organizations and foreign states about the extension of martial law, restrictions on the rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as the reasons for such a decision. The third article defines the moment of entry into force of the decree – simultaneously with the entry into force of the relevant Law of Ukraine on the approval of this Decree. This decree is another extension of martial law, which was first introduced in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and has been repeatedly extended since then.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
The most important provision is the extension of martial law, as this directly affects the legal regime in the country, in particular the restriction of the rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as the powers of the military and other authorities. It is also important to take into account that the decree comes into force only after its approval by the relevant law of Ukraine.
