World Alert: Ukraine to impose martial law on Wednesday as standoff with Russia in Black Sea intensifies

President Petro Poroshenko said he was introducing martial law across Ukraine starting Wednesday for 30 days. The move comes one day after Russian ships fired at and seized Ukrainian vessels in the Black Sea, injuring several sailors; 24 were detained. Russia warned Ukraine of "serious consequences" if it continues what Moscow describes as stoking conflict.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Nov 26, 10:48 AM     Ukraine to impose martial law on Wednesday as standoff with Russia in Black Sea intensifies President Petro Poroshenko said he was introducing martial law across Ukraine starting Wednesday for 30 days. The move comes one day after Russian ships fired at and seized Ukrainian vessels in the Black Sea, injuring several sailors; 24 were detained. Russia warned Ukraine of "serious consequences" if it continues what Moscow describes as stoking conflict. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071