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<p>In response to Russian aggression, the Ukrainian Rada (parliament) adopted a law
on 26 November on the approval of a Presidential Decree on the introduction of Martial
Law. The law came into force for a fixed period of 30 days from 28 November and applies
in 10 border regions. We welcome President Poroshenko's reassurances that martial
law will not be used to restrict the rights and freedoms of Ukrainian citizens and
that full mobilisation will only be considered in case of further Russian aggression.
The UK continues to provide support for transparency and accountability through electoral
reform in Ukraine, including technical assistance for reform of the Central Election
Commission. We welcome the Ukrainian Parliament's resolution this week confirming
Presidential elections will proceed as scheduled on 31 March 2019. We also welcome
the President's assurances that he is actively seeking to ensure that community elections
scheduled for 23 December can proceed as planned.</p>
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