Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in the recently annexed regions of Ukraine and partial martial law in other areas of Russia as his war in Ukraine rages.

Martial law in the Russian context gives the military sweeping powers, including the right of the military to set up roadblocks and search vehicles, detain those who violate curfew or refuse to show documentation, commandeer civilian vehicles and other property, with proper compensation, and the suspension of some civil liberties, according to RIA Novosti. Partial martial law was instituted in other regions of Russia, mainly related to mobilizing the economy to "meet the needs" of the armed forces.