Ukraine has declared a state of emergency for 30 days from midnight tonight. The Ukrainian Parliament adopted the relevant presidential decree this evening, with 335 MPs voting in favor in the 450-seat house.
The reason for the state of emergency is Russian aggression against the country and the possibility of invasion.
Restrictions on the population will not be introduced immediately, but will depend on specific situations and necessity, local media outlets reported.
It introduces personal document checks and gives the government power to impose a curfew if needed.
And it means military reservists will not be allowed to leave the country.
The declaration affects all of Ukraine apart from the two eastern regions which have been in a state of emergency since 2014.
