Martial law is introduced in the country by law by decree of the head of state in the event of external aggression. Currently, there is no such thing in Russia. Such a comment was given by President Vladimir Putin on the air of the Russia 24 TV channel, the broadcast is on YouTube.
He noted that a special provision is introduced in situations of large-scale internal threats, and the emergency situation (ES) can be activated regionally or throughout the state in case of natural disasters.
Earlier, the press secretary of the head of state, Dmitry Peskov, called rumors about martial law plans in a number of Russian regions, as well as a ban on men traveling to other countries, a duck. In addition, he urged not to believe rumors and not become victims of deception.
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of a special military operation to protect Donbass. Thus, Russia responded to requests for military assistance from the heads of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics (DNR and LNR).
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