Ukraine extends martial law

　　People rest at a temporary settlement site near Mariupol, Ukraine, March 17, 2022. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

　　Kiev imposed martial law after Russia launched a special military operation against Ukraine.

　　KIEV, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill extending martial law in Ukraine, the press service of Ukraine's parliament said Sunday.

　　The legislation extended the current martial law for 30 days starting March 26.

　　Kiev imposed martial law after Russia launched a special military operation against Ukraine on Feb. 24. ■