Martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine extended until 2026: what is known?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed laws extending martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine. Find out until what date the restrictions will be in effect

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed laws extending the martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days - until February 3, 2026.

The relevant documents were approved on October 30, 2025, the official website of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine reports.

How long will the extension of martial law and mobilization last?

The laws stipulate that from November 5, 2025, starting at 5:30 a.m., martial law introduced in connection with the armed aggression of the Russian Federation will continue in Ukraine. The period will last 90 days and will end on February 3, 2026.

The general mobilization regime, which ensures the replenishment and support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has also been extended for another three months.

This article provides information about the rights of citizens who cannot be restricted during martial law.

Starting in 2026, Ukrainian companies will face new requirements for booking employees. Read here what will change in the future.

How did the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine vote?

The parliament adopted the decision to extend martial law on October 21.

317 people's deputies voted for the law “On Approval of the Decree of the President of Ukraine “On Extension of the Term of Martial Law in Ukraine”” (registration number 14128).

On the same day, the Verkhovna Rada also supported draft law No. 14129 “On Extension of the Term of General Mobilization”, for which 315 deputies voted.

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17th extension of martial law

This is the 17th decision of the Verkhovna Rada to extend the terms of martial law and mobilization since their introduction in February 2022.

The previous time, on July 25, 2025, the president signed laws that extended these regimes until November 5.

Why is martial law being extended in Ukraine?

According to government officials, maintaining martial law and mobilization remains a necessary step to ensure the state's defense capability, coordination of military actions, and protection of the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Ukraine enters the new year with martial law in force - and although this means continued restrictions and challenges, the state remains on course for stability, resistance, and victory. It is also worth noting that despite the challenges, Ukraine continues to receive foreign tourists, and even in recent times, the country's tourism industry has begun to revive somewhat.

Read here how many foreigners visited Ukraine in the first half of 2025, which countries topped the ranking in terms of the number of entries, and which checkpoints were the most popular among travelers.

We talked about whether it is safe to travel around Ukraine during wartime in this article.

Going to Ukraine? Remember that the entire country is currently at war, despite the fact that active hostilities are taking place in the east and south of the country, the danger of air attacks remains in all Ukrainian regions.

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Recall! On October 30, Russia struck Ukraine's energy sector, in particular, Ladyzhyn, Burshtyn and Dobrotvir were under attack. Due to the attacks, emergency shutdowns and hourly power outage schedules have been introduced in many regions. We have already talked about the consequences of the shelling of TPPs for the energy system and the population.

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