Putin Declares Martial Law , in Ukrainian Regions , Annexed by Russian Forces .<br />Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a declaration of martial law for several Ukrainian regions on Oct. 19.<br />Putin made the remarks publicly on <br />Russian national television.<br />Now we need to formalize this regime within the framework of Russian legislation. , Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, via NBC News.<br />Therefore, I signed a decree on the introduction of martial law in these four subjects of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, via NBC News.<br />Generally, a declaration of martial law means that ordinary law is suspended and a military government is instituted.<br />The four regions specified in the declaration include Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia.<br />The four regions specified in the declaration include Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia.<br />These regions in Ukraine were annexed by Russia in Sept.<br />The annexations are considered illegal internationally.<br />While the regions did hold public referendums concerning the question of joining Russia.<br />... the referendums have been heavily criticized, with some residents saying they were forced to participate.<br />Putin's martial law declaration comes as Russian forces have faced significant struggles against Ukrainian forces.<br />In addition to martial law, Putin also ordered wartime measures to extend to border regions of Ukraine, including Crimea. .<br />These orders allow for unspecified types of mobilization to occur, .<br />... as well as propaganda measures aimed at local residents
