Tensions In Ukraine Continue To Grow Over Martial Law And Its Conflict Against Russia

NBC: Ukraine's martial law brings unease after Russian attack

Russian ships last month rammed, opened fire on and then seized three Ukrainian naval vessels in the Black Sea, triggering fears of an potential invasion.

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — Larysa Spitsyna was shocked and confused when she learned her city would be placed under martial law.

"As a psychologist, I know that the main thing that is disturbing to us is uncertainty," said Spitsyna, 54, who teaches at a local university.

It was precisely such a feeling that swept thorough Zaporizhzhia last week.

The city is in one of the regions where martial law was imposed by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko — a response to Russian ships ramming, shooting and then seizing three naval vessels in the Black Sea.

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WNU Editor: The Ukrainian regions that are under martial law have large Ukrainian-Russian populations, and I am sure that many are not happy that they are living under these new restrictions. As for Ukraine threatening to send more naval ships through the Kerch Strait (see below), that is going to guarantee a Russian naval response.

More News On The Growing Tensions Between Russia And Ukraine

Kyiv Says Russia Blocking Kerch Strait, Plans To Send Ukrainian Navy Ships -- RFE
Ukraine says will send naval ships through Kerch Strait soon -- The State/AP
Ukraine warns Russia of naval deployment -- News.com.au
Defense Minister Poltorak: Ukraine's Navy to continue using Kerch Strait -- UNIAN
Ukraine deploys air assault divisions to Ukrainian-Russian border line -- Defence Blog
US military observation plane flies over Ukraine in direct response to Russia's actions in Kerch Strait -- ABC News