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Putin installs martial law in four occupied regions

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Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down Wednesday on his faltering invasion of Ukraine with a declaration of martial law in four illegally annexed regions and preparations within Russia for draconian new restrictions and crackdowns.

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  1. The Times of Israel

    Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Russian president's order may allow restrictions on travel and public gatherings, more censorship; also gives emergency powers to regional leaders in Russia

  2. NBC Chicago

    Vladimir Putin Declares Martial Law in Illegally Annexed Regions of Ukraine (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The Russian president didn’t immediately spell out the steps that would be taken under martial law but said his order was effective starting Thursday.

  3. WMUR

    Russia's President Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The legislation indicates it may involve restrictions on travel and public gatherings, tighter censorship and broader authority for law enforcement agencies.

  4. Newsweek

    Putin could force Ukrainians to fight for him under martial law (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The martial law announcement has "significant implications" for civilians in parts of Ukraine under Russian control, one expert said.

  5. WFMZ Allentown

    Putin adds martial law in Ukraine regions, limits in Russia (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down Wednesday on his faltering invasion of Ukraine with a declaration of martial law in four illegally annexed regions and preparations within Russia for draconian

  6. KVIA El Paso

    Putin declares martial law in four occupied regions as Kyiv presses offensive (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he has signed a law introducing martial law in four Ukrainian regions the Kremlin claims to have annexed, in violation of international law. CNN political and national security analyst David Sanger explains.

  7. The Daily Caller

    Putin Declares Martial Law In Annexed Regions (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in the annexed territories of Ukraine on Wednesday.

  8. Hot Air

    Putin: We're imposing martial law in those Ukrainian areas we "liberated," or something (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    How well have the people of the four annexed territories in Ukraine embraced their new overlords in Moscow? Vladimir Putin offered some insight into that question today by declaring martial law in all...

  9. Voice of America

    FLASHPOINT UKRAINE: Russia Declares Martial Law in Annexed Territories (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in four areas Moscow recently annexed as Ukrainian military forces continue making gains during their counter offenses. The US sees evidence that atrocities in Ukraine were not committed by rouge Russian units.

  10. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Putin tightens grip on Ukraine and Russia with martial law (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law Wednesday in the four regions of Ukraine that Moscow annexed and gave all regional governors in Russia emergency powers that open the door for sweeping new restrictions throughout the country.

  11. Newsweek

    Putin Declares Martial Law Live Updates (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin declares martial law in illegally annexed regions in Ukraine. Follow for the latest.

  12. Al Jazeera

    Putin declares martial law in annexed areas: What you should know (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Russian leader’s decree imposing martial law in ‘annexed’ regions of Ukraine means more restrictions, security measures.

  13. Fox10 Phoenix

    Russia evacuates occupied Ukrainian city, orders martial law in annexed regions (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    Putin ordered martial law in four Ukrainian regions that Moscow illegally annexed in recent weeks and where Russian forces have full or partial control.

  14. Politico

    Putin declares martial law in illegally annexed regions of Ukraine (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    He didn’t immediately spell out the steps that would be taken under martial law.

  15. Deseret News

    How are Ukraine officials reacting to Putin’s declaration? What does martial law mean? (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law on Wednesday, imposing tight restrictions in Ukraine

  16. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Putin escalates war with martial law as he faces threats (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin is doubling down on his faltering invasion by declaring martial law in four illegally annexed Ukrainian regions. In addition, he set the stage Wednesday for draconian

  17. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Putin declares martial law in occupied parts of Ukraine, boosts Russia's war footing (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    LONDON - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he was introducing martial law in four Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine that Moscow claimed last month as its own territory but

  18. Fox News

    Russia's Putin declares martial law in 4 annexed Ukrainian regions (opens Fox News)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in four separate regions of Ukraine on Wednesday that were annexed by Russia last month.

  19. Newsweek

    Putin declares martial law as Russian leader runs out of options (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Russian president said his decree applied to the four regions of Ukraine that Russia recently claimed it had annexed.

  20. Digital Journal

    Putin declares martial law in four illegally annexed Ukraine regions (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin said martial law will be introduced in four regions of eastern and southern Ukraine.

  21. Deutsche Welle

    Putin decrees martial law in annexed Ukraine regions (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The Russian president declared martial law in four regions of Ukraine that Russia illegally annexed. The move tightens Kremlin control over Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.

  22. NBC News

    Putin declares martial law in annexed Ukrainian regions (opens NBC News)

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    Announcement comes as Ukrainian forces advanced on Russian positions in eastern Ukraine, particularly the critical city of Kherson.

  23. Truthout

    Putin Formally Declares Martial Law in Illegally Annexed Ukrainian Regions (opens Truthout)

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    As the war intensifies, his decree orders the creation of territorial defense forces in the four annexed regions.

  24. NBC Chicago

    Putin Introduces Martial Law in Illegally Annexed Ukrainian Regions (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday introduced martial law in the four regions of Ukraine that Russia illegally annexed last month.

  25. FOX 35 Orlando

    Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine, giving Russia tighter control (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Putin didn’t immediately spell out the steps that would be taken under martial law, but legislation indicates it may involve travel and public gathering restrictions, tighter censorship, and more.

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