Martial law in Ukraine has been extended until 31 October: how the Rada voted
This is evidenced by the results of the vote on Bill No. 15401 on the approval of the relevant presidential decree. The bill was supported by 313 MPs; two voted against it and 21 abstained.
How long will martial law remain in force?
Martial law has been extended from 05:30 on 2 August for a further 90 days — until 05:30 on 31 October 2026. It is currently in force under a previous presidential decree, which provided for a three-month extension from 4 May.
The law passed by parliament will come into force after it has been signed by the president and officially published.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy tabled the bill in the Verkhovna Rada on 13 July. The parliamentary committee on national security, defence and intelligence recommended that MPs adopt it immediately in principle and in its entirety.
What about general mobilisation?
The extension of general mobilisation is being formalised through a separate bill, No. 15402. It also provides for a new 90-day period — from 2 August to 31 October 2026.
Martial law and general mobilisation are different legal regimes, which is why parliament approves them through separate laws.
This marks the twentieth extension of martial law and general mobilisation since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Both regimes have been in continuous force in Ukraine since 24 February 2022.
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