Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law on Wednesday in four regions of Ukraine- Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson- that Moscow illegally annexed. "I signed a decree to introduce martial law in these four subjects of the Russian Federation," Vladimir Putin said during a national security council meeting following which the Kremlin published a decree saying that martial law will be introduced in the regions from early Thursday. Here's what Vladimir Putin's announcement on martial law means:More powers to Kremlin-backed officialsWith the announcement of martial law, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that more emergency powers will be given to the heads of all regions of Russia. No movement in and out of eight regionsThe decree restricts movement in and out of eight regions adjoining Ukraine. Formation of coordination committeeRussian President Vladimir Putin ordered establishment of a coordination committee to increase interaction between government agencies in dealing with the fighting in Ukraine.

Source: Hindustan Times October 20, 2022 01:47 UTC