President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed into law the latest extension of martial law and mobilization, which will now remain in effect until at least Aug. 6, 2025.
The update is reflected on the pages of draft laws No. 13172 (martial law) and No. 13173 (mobilization) on the Ukrainian parliament’s official website.
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Both bills were originally set to expire on May 9 and required parliamentary approval, then the president’s signature, to remain in force. Zelensky signed the extensions on Friday, April 18.
“Returned with the signature of the President of Ukraine,” reads the message posted on both draft law pages.
According to the legislation, martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine are extended for another 90 days, from May 9 to August 6.
This marks the 15th such extension since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Zelensky submitted the draft bills to the Verkhovna Rada on April 15. Parliament approved them the following day.
Lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported that the bill on the extension of general mobilization was supported by 346 members of parliament, with one abstention and one vote against. Lawmaker Heorhiy Mazurashu abstained, while Oleksiy Honcharenko opposed the motion.
Martial law was first introduced on Feb. 24, 2022, the day Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. That same day, Ukraine also declared a general mobilization – the first time such a measure had been enacted in modern Ukrainian history.
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Under martial law, certain civil liberties are restricted, and the government is granted more powers to ensure national security and public order.
According to the Ukrainian Constitution, elections cannot be held during martial law. The latest extension of martial law effectively rules out any elections this summer, even amid rumors they could be held if a potential US-brokered ceasefire were to materialize.
Curfews remain in effect across Ukraine under martial law, though the hours vary by region. Notably, the Uzhhorod and Zakarpattia regions in western Ukraine are exempt from curfews. In Kyiv, the curfew is in effect from midnight to 5 a.m.
Foreign nationals can still enter Ukraine during martial law if they hold temporary or permanent residence permits that expired after martial law was imposed. These permits will remain valid for 30 days following the cancellation of martial law.
However, access to certain government services, such as vehicle registration, may be restricted if the permit has expired, as the system is unable to process documents with outdated validity.
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