Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law Wednesday in the four regions of Ukraine that Moscow annexed and gave additional emergency powers to the heads of all regions of Russia. Read more: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/ukraine/putin-martial-law-annexed-ukraine/507-d451af31-c170-4d3e-ba1b-779f6e69cf5b Putin didn’t immediately spell out the steps that would be taken under martial law, but said his order was effective starting Thursday. His decree gives law enforcement agencies three days to submit specific proposals and orders the creation of territorial defense forces in the four annexed regions. -- 11Alive is Where Atlanta Speaks. We believe that news shouldn’t be a one-way conversation, but a dialogue with you. Join in, share your thoughts and connect with new perspectives. Subscribe to 11Alive for exclusive content: http://bit.ly/11AliveSubscribe Download our 11Alive News app: https://interactive.11alive.com/appredirect/ Follow 11Alive on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11Alive/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/11AliveNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/11Alive/