“Ukraine‘s parliament has taken of one of its most significant decisions in years, resolving to impose martial law for the first time since 1945 in the wake of Russia’s seizure of Ukrainian vessels on Sunday.
“After several hours, the Rada split 272-30 in favour of the presidential edict, but only after being presented major concessions.
“President Petro Poroshenko’s initial suggestion of martial law lasting 60 days was curtailed to 30 days. An original proposal to cover all of Ukraine was reduced to just ten border territories.
“Mr Poroshenko was also forced to make a commitment to hold next year’s presidential election as scheduled, on 31 March.”
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