Ukraine parliament votes for martial law for 30 days

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AFP Kiev
Last Updated : Nov 27 2018 | 1:35 AM IST

Ukraine's parliament approved the introduction of martial law on Monday in the border regions of the country for 30 days, after Moscow seized three of Kiev's ships in a confrontation at sea.

After intense debate, 276 lawmakers voted in favour of President Petro Poroshenko's request for the martial law. A minimum of 226 votes was required.

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First Published: Nov 27 2018 | 1:35 AM IST

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