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Putin Expresses "Serious Concern" Over Ukraine Martial Law

Martial law gives Ukrainian authorities the power to mobilise citizens with military experience, regulate the media and restrict public rallies.

Putin Expresses 'Serious Concern' Over Ukraine Martial Law

Putin "expressed a serious concern over Kiev's decision to put its armed forces on alert," Kremlin said.

Moscow:

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed "serious concern" over Ukraine's decision to impose martial law, the Kremlin said today, after a confrontation at sea between the two countries.

In a phone conversation with German's Chancellor Angela Merkel, Putin also said he hoped the German leader could intervene to rein in Kiev.

The President has "expressed a serious concern over Kiev's decision to put its armed forces on alert and to introduce martial law," the Kremlin said in a statement following the call

Mr Putin added he hoped "Berlin could influence the Ukrainian authorities to dissuade them from further reckless acts,".

A fresh crisis unfolded on Sunday when Russian forces boarded and captured three Ukrainian ships, with Moscow accusing the vessels of illegally entering Russian waters off the coast of Crimea in the Sea of Azov.

The surge in tensions prompted the Ukranian parliament to vote yesterday in favour of martial law in border areas for 30 days.

Martial law gives Ukrainian authorities the power to mobilise citizens with military experience, regulate the media and restrict public rallies



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