Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the decree to extend martial law and mobilization for another 90 days in the country, starting May 25.

The documents have been submitted to the Ukrainian Parliament and must be approved by at least half of lawmakers. Martial law was implemented in the country on 24 February. The initial period of 30 days has been extended twice so far. 

Zelensky's first decree for mobilization was for 90 days and was implemented in all regions of the country. Last week, Ukraine's defense minister said he hoped to arm a million fighters as the country prepared for a "new, long phase of war." 

The extension of martial law in the country gives military leadership the power to intervene in areas of civilian life - for example by introducing a curfew, banning travel and conducting searches of civilian homes and vehicles. 

It also suspends a number of rights that civilians have in peacetime, including: 

Inviolability of private homes 
The right to private correspondence and telephone conversations 
The right to freedom of movement, including departure from Ukraine 
The right to hold meetings, rallies, marches and peaceful demonstrations 
The right to work, to engage in entrepreneurial activities and to go on strike 
The right to education 
Under martial law since the occupation, curfews have been imposed at various times in cities across the country. 

Men between the ages of 18 and 60 have been barred from leaving the country, although there are some exceptions, such as fathers of more than three children.