Why does Poroshenko need martial law?

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko signed Law No. 389-VIII 'On the Legal Regime of Martial Law'. The Parliament approved the document on May 12, and the head of state signed the law on June 8.

So, why does the president need this regime? As Poroshenko himself stated in an interview regarding the anniversary of his presidency, having the necessary legal and legislative foundation, he will be able to declare martial law in Ukraine within just a few hours if an attack on the positions of the Ukrainian army is recorded.

Moreover, Poroshenko explained that he would sign a decree for the immediate introduction of martial law if necessary: 'My key position: if the ceasefire is violated, if the front line changes, if an attack is organized against the armed forces of Ukraine, at that very moment I will sign the decree on the introduction of martial law and send it to parliament'.

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The president added that he is confident that martial law will be adopted within a few hours. In the opinion of the head of state, this will allow Ukraine to 'demonstrate its readiness for war, for victory, for defense, and its desire for peace'. The Ukrainian president claims that during his presidency, the law on martial law has been significantly 'improved'.

The latest edition includes several innovations.

One of them is extrajudicial detention and forced relocation of citizens 'from foreign states that threaten or show aggression towards Ukraine'. This can be any Russian citizen, as Russia is officially considered a 'state-aggressor'. Kyiv is confident that the Russian Federation supports militants in eastern Ukraine, while Moscow categorically denies this.

In addition to the forced relocation of foreigners, martial law will allow the authorities to confiscate personal property, gain full control over any means of transportation, and prohibit any political parties and organizations that are considered a threat. They will also have the ability to prohibit any rallies and mass events.

In order to pass the martial law, the parliament must approve the corresponding resolution of the president of Ukraine. The regime can be declared nationwide or in specific regions.

Poroshenko also emphasized that other countries will not be able to send military aid to Ukraine if a full-scale war occurs: 'Unfortunately, if there is a war, international law prohibits providing aid that we can receive now'.

The Ukrainian conflict began in April last year when the ATO forces launched a military operation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions following the annexation of Crimea and the foreign invaders' incursion into Donbas.

The number of deaths in the Ukrainian conflict has exceeded 6000 people. More than 15000 have been wounded.