“On February 24th, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, following escalating tensions over the last few weeks and months over Ukraine’s relationship to NATO and Western powers.
“Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that it was a “special military operation” in Ukraine, but Ukraine, the UK, and other global powers have all described it as a blatant act of war.
“In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered a state of martial law across the country – but what does this actually mean?
“Martial law refers to the temporary military control over normal civil functions and civil law.
“It’s usually in response to a state of emergency or when civil forces are overwhelmed for some reason.”
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