Poroshenko signed a decree on introduction of martial law in Ukraine
The head of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the order about introduction in a number of areas of the country martial law, said his press Secretary Svyatoslav Tsigalko.
This decision will affect ten regions, such as Luhansk and Donetsk region, and inland waters of the Azov-Kerch water area. Martial law is introduced for 30 days.
on Sunday morning, the ships of naval forces of Ukraine " Berdyansk ", "Nikopol" and "Yana Kapu" in violation of articles 19 and 21 of the Convention United Nations law of the sea crossed the state border of Russia. The court entered into at the time of the closed Russian waters and a couple of hours, made dangerous maneuvers, not responding to the demands accompanying the Russian boats and ships.
then the ships are tied, a criminal case under the criminal code on violation of the state border.
on the background of the conflict the Verkhovna Rada approved the decree Poroshenko on the introduction of martial law. The Ukrainian leader assured that this step does not threaten the holding of elections. The presidential race officially kicks off in Ukraine by the end of December. Poroshenko until not announced its intention to re-register as a candidate for the position of head of the country.
The leadership of the Russian Federation has told that this step