The move comes as the war intensifies and fears of nuclear catastrophe mount amid a complete absence of diplomatic negotiations.
in the occupied Ukrainian regions prior to their annexation, Putin said in a nationally televised address that"we need to formalize this regime within the framework of Russian legislation."
"Therefore, I signed a decree on the introduction of martial law in these four subjects of the Russian Federation," the Russian leader said."In the current situation, I consider it necessary to give additional powers to heads of all Russian regions."Russia's military
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