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Ukraine's parliament has voted to extend the nationwide mobilization for another 90 days, beginning August 2, according to a live broadcast of the parliamentary session reported by TASS. The Verkhovna Rada's decision marks the 20th extension of the measure since it was first declared in February 2022.

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Reporting from TASS indicates that President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted bills to parliament to extend both martial law and mobilization for 90 days starting August 2. The bills were to be considered by the Rada's relevant committee before a parliamentary vote. Subsequently, the Rada voted to extend nationwide mobilization, with 311 lawmakers supporting the measure, extending the period through October 31.

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  • President Zelensky submitted bills to extend martial law and mobilization in Ukraine for 90 more days starting August 2, as reported by TASS, citing the Verkhovna Rada website.
  • The Verkhovna Rada voted to extend mobilization for another 90 days beginning August 2, according to a live broadcast of the parliamentary session.
  • A total of 311 lawmakers supported the measure, as reported by TASS.
  • The mobilization period will be extended through October 31, according to TASS.
  • Martial law and general mobilization were declared in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and this is the 20th extension, as reported by TASS.
  • No presidential, parliamentary, or local elections have been held in Ukraine amid martial law, although President Zelensky's office term expired on May 20, 2024, as noted by TASS.