Ucrania amplía la ley marcial y la mobilización general por otros 90 días
El Parlamentonamed independently verified that Ukraine’s parliament voted to extend martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days, through 29 January 2027. The martial-law bill was supported by 293 MPs, while 281 supported the extension of general mobilization; the martial-law law entered into force on 31 October.
Puntos clave
- The Verkhovna Rada voted on 26 October 2026 to extend martial law for another 90 days, until 29 January 2027.
- 293 MPs supported bill No. 16182 approving the presidential decree extending martial law.
- 281 MPs supported bill No. 16183 extending general mobilization until 29 January 2027.
- The martial-law law entered into force on 31 October 2026.
- 280 MPs voted for the laws to be signed immediately by the parliamentary speaker and sent to the president.
- This was the 21st extension of martial law since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.
Por qué importa
The extension preserves the legal framework and government powers used to respond to Russia’s armed aggression. Martial law allows restrictions on movement, document checks and searches, compulsory work and the possible expropriation of private property. It also maintains general mobilization and related restrictions on military service. The vote underscores continued parliamentary scrutiny of military service terms, military pay and mobilization policy.
Qué ha ocurrido
On 26 October 2026, Ukraine’s parliament approved extending martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days, until 29 January 2027. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted bill No. 16182, approving a presidential decree on extending martial law, and bill No. 16183 on general mobilization. The martial-law bill was supported by 293 MPs and the mobilization bill by 281 MPs. The law on martial law entered into force on 31 October. In addition, 280 MPs voted for the adopted laws to be signed immediately by the speaker of parliament and sent to the president for signature. The extension is the 21st since the full-scale invasion began.
Cómo lo cuentan las fuentes ucranianas
Ukrainian coverage emphasizes the legal continuity of martial law and its continuation through 29 January 2027, along with the separate parliamentary votes on martial law and general mobilization. Reporting also focuses on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Igor Klimenko, who presented the presidential document, and lawmakers’ concerns about military service terms, military pay and mobilization rules. Several Ukrainian articles outline in detail the restrictions and authorities available under martial law.
Cómo lo cuentan las fuentes internacionales
The international report concisely highlights that Ukraine extended martial law by another 90 days.
Dónde difieren las versiones
Sources report differing totals for the number of MPs who voted to extend general mobilization: 281, 234 or 280. Most sources also give 29 January 2027 as the end date, though some specify 28 January 2027.
Contexto
Martial law and general mobilization have been in effect in Ukraine since 24 February 2022, when Russia began its full-scale invasion. Parliament votes on extending them every 90 days. The previous martial-law period was due to expire on 31 October 2026, and the new law entered into force that day. Ukrainian officials said ending martial law would require effective security guarantees for Ukraine.