Ukraine Calls Up Reservists, , Prepares To Declare, a National State of Emergency.<br />NPR reports that Ukraine is preparing to declare <br />a state of emergency that would clear the way <br />for new measures to increase security. .<br />NPR reports that Ukraine is preparing to declare <br />a state of emergency that would clear the way <br />for new measures to increase security. .<br />The news comes as the country reportedly faces <br />the looming threat of a possible Russian invasion. .<br />On February 23, Ukraine's military put <br />a conscription order in place for reservists <br />between the ages of 18 and 60 for service. .<br />The decision comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin <br />ordered Russian troops to be deployed to two Ukrainian <br />territories he recognized as independent republics. .<br />The decision comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin <br />ordered Russian troops to be deployed to two Ukrainian <br />territories he recognized as independent republics. .<br />In response, Ukraine's foreign ministry issued a warning to <br />any of its citizens currently in Russia to leave immediately. .<br />The ministry also reportedly warned that it would<br />be unable to offer help or consular services. .<br />According to NPR, parliamentary approval is still needed <br />for Ukraine's emergency declaration to take effect. .<br />The declaration was decided upon during a <br />February 23 meeting between Ukrainian President <br />Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the National Security and Defense Council.<br />The declaration was decided upon during a <br />February 23 meeting between Ukrainian President <br />Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the National Security and Defense Council.<br />NPR reports that emergency measures put in place <br />under the declaration could take multiple forms. .<br />According to Ukraine's security chief, Oleksiy Danilov, <br />new restrictions could be placed on transportation, including the possibility of vehicle inspections. .<br />In an official announcement on the presidential website, <br />Danilov stated that under the emergency measures, citizens <br />could also be asked to show identification documents.
