Putin Calls for Martial Law in Annexed Regions as Ukraine Sets Sights on Kherson
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a security decree Wednesday that calls for martial law in newly annexed regions of Ukraine including Kherson, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Luhansk.
Under the decree, regional governments will have enhanced authority to enforce security measures in these areas starting on Thursday.
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The Wall Street Journal, citing Russia’s official legal information website, reported that these areas will be under curfews, have restrictions on movement, and “forced resettlement and the internment of citizens from any country deemed to be waging war against Russia.”
Putin said in a televised address to the Security Council that the Kremlin is working to figure out how to “ensure Russia’s security and safe future, to protect our people.”
“Those who are on the frontlines or undergoing training at firing ranges and training centers should feel our support and know that they have our big, great country and unified people behind their back,” he said, according to The Associated Press.
Putin said martial law had been in effect in these territories before they joined Russia, Tass reported. He said the move was a formality.
Cities like Crimea and others near the border with Ukraine may see more security.
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Ukrainian troops are said to be preparing to attempt to retake Kherson after Gen. Sergei Surovikin, Russia’s new commander in Ukraine, admitted that troops in the city are facing a “rather difficult” task. He said, “Difficult decisions could not be ruled out.”
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Reports said tens of thousands of people are being relocated from the city in anticipation of a Ukrainian assault. Ukraine accused Russia of attempting to take these people hostage to use them as human shields.
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Kirill Stremousov, a Russian-installed official in Kherson, told residents that Ukrainian forces would launch an assault on the city "in the very near future," the BBC reported.
“No-one is going to retreat, but we also want to save your life. Please move as quickly as possible to the left bank," he said.
Putin should give people who don't want to be part of Russia 48 hours to leave.