--- title: "Verkhovna Rada Extends Martial Law and Mobilization in Ukraine Until Late January 2027" description: "The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has extended martial law and general mobilization by 90 days, until January 29, 2027. The decision was made on October 26, 2026." date: 2026-10-26T11:08:37.569Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/verkhovna-rada-extends-martial-law-2027 tags: [ukraine, martial-law, mobilization, verkhovna-rada, zelensky] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Verkhovna Rada Extends Martial Law and Mobilization in Ukraine Until Late January 2027 ![A Ukrainian serviceman in camouflage uniform tightly hugs a loved one on a city street](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/26/verhovnaya-rada-prodlila-voennoe-polozhenie-2026/verhovnaya-rada-prodlila-voennoe-polozhenie-2026-1.webp) ## Key Points - Martial law and mobilization extended for 90 days until January 29, 2027 - Draft laws submitted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on October 26, 2026 - 293 deputies voted for martial law extension, 281 for mobilization - This is the twenty-first extension of the special regime since the full-scale conflict began The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has voted to extend the legal regime of martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days. The relevant draft laws, initiated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, were registered and reviewed at a plenary session of the parliament on October 26, 2026. Consequently, the special legal regime in the country has been extended for the twenty-first time and will remain in effect until at least January 29, 2027. ### Voting Details and Extension Procedure During the parliamentary session, the initiatives of the head of state received the necessary support from the deputy corps. A vast majority of 293 parliamentarians voted in favor of the draft law extending martial law. Meanwhile, 281 deputies cast their votes to extend the general mobilization period. For the documents to enter into force following the vote in the session hall, they must be signed by Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The extension covers a standard three-month period starting from late October 2026. Such decisions have been regularly made by the parliament since early February 2022 as part of measures to ensure state defense capabilities and repel armed aggression. The legislative procedure requires the phased approval of presidential decrees every 90 days. ### Legal Consequences and Mobilization Rules The introduction and extension of martial law entail the maintenance of a special legal regime that grants state authorities and security forces additional powers. Specifically, provisions remain in place for imposing curfews, restricting public events, and stepping up the protection of strategic infrastructure facilities. Regulations concerning the utilization of resources for defense needs also remain active. General mobilization regulates the conscription of liable citizens to perform defense tasks. Men aged 25 to 60 who are deemed fit for military service and have no legal grounds for deferment or reservation are subject to conscription. Specific categories apply to men aged 18 to 25, such as reserve officers, while women registered for military service may serve on a voluntary basis. ### State Policy Context and Defense Objectives The regular extension of mobilization and martial law terms is part of the continuous governance process amid ongoing hostilities. Previously, the country's leadership stated its intention to maintain the active personnel strength of the Ukrainian army at a target level of 800,000 service members. Concurrently, the government is adjusting employee reservation procedures to balance front-line needs with the stable functioning of the rear economy. ## Accounts differ ### Число голосов за продление мобилизации - **РБК-Украина:** За продление мобилизации проголосовали 28 нардепов ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rada-prodovzhila-voenniy-stan-i-mobilizatsiyu-1793012611.html)) - **24 Канал:** За срок действия мобилизации в Украине проголосовал 281 парламентарий ([24tv.ua](https://24tv.ua/law/ru/voennoe-polozhenie-mobilizaciju-prodlili-26102026-do-kakoj-daty_n3167558)) *Where they agree:* Верховная Рада 26 октября продлила военное положение и мобилизацию на 90 дней до конца января 2027 года. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Рада продлила военное положение и мобилизацию: до какой даты будут действовать](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rada-prodovzhila-voenniy-stan-i-mobilizatsiyu-1793012611.html) - Primary source reports on the voting to extend martial law and mobilization until late January 2027. - [Верховная Рада проголосовала за продление военного положения и мобилизации уже 21 раз](https://24tv.ua/law/ru/voennoe-polozhenie-mobilizaciju-prodlili-26102026-do-kakoj-daty_n3167558) - Additional source confirms the October 26 voting and provides precise support figures. - [Военное положение и мобилизацию продлили до 31 октября: Зеленский подписал законы](https://focus.ua/voennye-novosti/762130-voennoe-polozhenie-i-mobilizaciya-v-ukraine-prezident-prodlil-ih-deystvie-do-31-oktyabrya) - Source provides general background context regarding previous regime extensions. - [Зеленский продлил военное положение и мобилизацию на Украине на 90 дней](https://www.vedomosti.ru/politics/news/2026/07/24/1216202-zelenskii-prodlil) - Source confirms the practice of regularly renewing presidential decrees. ## FAQ ### Until what date has martial law been extended in Ukraine? Martial law and general mobilization have been extended until January 29, 2027. ### How many deputies supported the extension of martial law? 293 national deputies voted in favor of extending martial law. ### Who signs the adopted extension laws? Following the parliamentary vote, the laws must be signed by Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.