Ukraine Calls Up Reservists, , Prepares To Declare, a National State of Emergency.
NPR reports that Ukraine is preparing to declare
a state of emergency that would clear the way
for new measures to increase security. .
NPR reports that Ukraine is preparing to declare
a state of emergency that would clear the way
for new measures to increase security. .
The news comes as the country reportedly faces
the looming threat of a possible Russian invasion. .
On February 23, Ukraine's military put
a conscription order in place for reservists
between the ages of 18 and 60 for service. .
The decision comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin
ordered Russian troops to be deployed to two Ukrainian
territories he recognized as independent republics. .
The decision comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin
ordered Russian troops to be deployed to two Ukrainian
territories he recognized as independent republics. .
In response, Ukraine's foreign ministry issued a warning to
any of its citizens currently in Russia to leave immediately. .
The ministry also reportedly warned that it would
be unable to offer help or consular services. .
According to NPR, parliamentary approval is still needed
for Ukraine's emergency declaration to take effect. .
The declaration was decided upon during a
February 23 meeting between Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the National Security and Defense Council.
The declaration was decided upon during a
February 23 meeting between Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the National Security and Defense Council.
NPR reports that emergency measures put in place
under the declaration could take multiple forms. .
According to Ukraine's security chief, Oleksiy Danilov,
new restrictions could be placed on transportation, including the possibility of vehicle inspections. .
In an official announcement on the presidential website,
Danilov stated that under the emergency measures, citizens
could also be asked to show identification documents.