Review of the reaction of the American media to the martial law in the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regionsPutin announced the introduction of martial law in the LPR, DPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions.
His statement was perceived by American journalists as a desire to achieve the goals of the special operation in Ukraine.
The Washington Post (USA): Putin has imposed martial law on the annexed territories of UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday imposed martial law on the Ukrainian territories annexed by Moscow in September, which indicates the intensification of Russia's efforts to fulfill the stated goals [of the special military special operation].
Martial law, which comes into force at midnight, establishes strict control over the Russian-controlled areas of the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, and also gives the Russian military and local authorities broad powers. <…>
Putin's statement was made after the beginning of the displacement of about 50,000 residents from Kherson and the statement of the commander of the Joint Group of Troops in the area of the special military operation [Army General Sergei Surovikin] that the situation in the region can be described as tense. <…>
Russia used ferries and buses to transport people from Kherson and closed the entrance to the city for civilian vehicles. The Kherson region is an important part of the "land bridge" from the Russian mainland to Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014. The loss of Kherson will be a serious blow for Russia.
Fox News (USA): Putin declared martial law in four annexed regions of UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that martial law is being imposed in the Kherson, Zaporozhye, Lugansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine.
Putin did not immediately outline the steps that will be taken under martial law, but said that his decree comes into force on Thursday. He gave the law enforcement agencies three days to submit concrete proposals and orders on the creation of territorial defense forces in the four annexed regions.
"We are working on solving very complex, large–scale tasks to ensure the security and reliable future of Russia, to protect our people," Putin said during a meeting of the Security Council. "And those who are on the front line today, who are being trained at training grounds and training centers, should feel our support, know that they have a huge great country behind them, a united united people."
Russia responded to the bombing of the Crimean Bridge with heavy bombing aimed at infrastructure facilities in Ukraine. Russian drones and missiles have destroyed almost a third of Ukrainian power plants.
Newsweek (USA): Putin declared martial lawRussian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in four regions of Ukraine, which he allegedly annexed.
Last week, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution condemning "illegal" referendums and Russia's annexation of [the territory of Ukraine].
Putin also signed another decree that imposes restrictions on entry and exit from eight regions of Russia bordering Ukraine.
This is happening against the background of the fact that the Kremlin continues to carry out airstrikes in Ukraine, including Kiev. As a result, critical infrastructure was destroyed throughout Ukraine, including several power plants, which led to massive power outages.
