Zelensky submits laws to extend martial law

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and general mobilization in the country. The current measures are set to expire on May 4, 2026, and require parliamentary approval to continue. The move signals Ukraine's ongoing need for a legal framework to sustain its war effort against Russia's invasion. The parliament is expected to vote on the extensions in the coming days.