Zelenskyy extends martial law and mobilisation in Ukraine until November 5
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed into law the extension of martial law and general mobilisation across the country for another 90 days, pushing the current term through to November 5, 2025.
According to Ukrainian media, this decision is based on draft laws No. 13471 and No. 13472, published on the official website of the Verkhovna Rada.
The drafts, adopted by Ukraine’s parliament on July 15, formalise the president’s decrees prolonging both martial law and the mobilisation period.
Initially introduced on the morning of February 24, 2022, in response to the full-scale Russian invasion, martial law and general mobilisation were enacted for a period of 30 days. Since then, these measures have been continuously extended — first monthly, and from May 2022 onward, in three-month intervals.
Martial law in Ukraine grants the state broad powers, including restrictions on:
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Movement, such as exit from the country, document checks, and curfews;
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Employment rights and entrepreneurial activity;
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Privacy of communication, including correspondence and phone calls;
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Freedom of speech, media operations, and the functioning of political parties;
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The organisation of elections and referendums.
The mobilisation framework, including its scope and procedures, is managed by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Under the current guidelines, men aged 25 to 60 are eligible for conscription.
Public sentiment in Ukraine has shown growing resilience to the prolonged conflict. By late spring 2025, surveys revealed that 60% of Ukrainians are prepared to “endure for as long as necessary,” while an additional 6% say they are ready to sustain their efforts for at least another year.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government is bracing for the war to continue into 2026. This expectation is reflected in preparations for next year’s state budget and in the drafting of a new cooperation program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
By Tamilla Hasanova