Putin allowed governors of border regions to restrict the movement of citizens

Vladimir Putin announced the introduction of martial law in the annexed territories: in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. In addition to the decree on the introduction of martial law in the annexed Ukrainian territories, Vladimir Putin signed another decree that introduces different levels of restrictions in the regions and gives new powers to the heads of border regions. In particular, they will be able to restrict the movement of citizens, the movement of vehicles and make decisions on the resettlement of residents.

Details. The authorities of the Krasnodar Territory, Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kursk, Rostov regions, as well as the annexed Crimea and Sevastopol, will receive the authority to introduce a special regime for entering and leaving the regions, as well as restricting freedom of movement on it. Such measures have also been introduced in territories where martial law has been declared.

• The Kremlin and the Russian Foreign Ministry have already clarified that there are no plans to close the borders of Russia due to the introduction of martial law.
• In other regions of the Central and Southern federal districts, the authorities may restrict transport communications, impose control over transport, communications and communication facilities, printing houses and other institutions, and also use their capacities for defense needs.
• Measures to strengthen the protection of public order, according to Putin's decree, can now be introduced by the heads of all Russian regions.
• The third paragraph of the decree on martial law in the annexed territories states that “if necessary, other measures may be applied in the Russian Federation during the period of martial law,” provided for by the law on martial law. Journalist Farida Rustamova drew attention to the fact that this paragraph does not say on which territory the measures can be applied.