The Ukrainian parliament voted on the 23rd to implement a 30-day state of emergency across the country (except for the Donetsk and Luhansk regions) from 0:00 on the 24th local time.
According to the relevant laws, the duration of the state of emergency is 30 to 60 days.
The president can extend the state of emergency if necessary, but not for more than 30 days.
Danilov, secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, said the severity of the state of emergency in Ukraine can vary from region to region.
It is reported that the measures that can be taken under the state of emergency include: special entry and exit system, restricting freedom of movement; traffic control and vehicle inspection; strengthening the protection of public order and guaranteeing the living facilities of the masses; banning rallies, demonstrations, sports and other mass activities; imposing a curfew; verifying citizenship documents when necessary, inspecting personal belongings, office space, and citizens’ homes; restricting the sale of weapons and alcohol; confiscation of citizens’ registered guns and ammunition; regulating private television and radio programs, etc.
(Headquarters reporter Wang Jinyan)