Poroshenko Threatens To Declare Martial Law In Ukraine Within Hours

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko says he can declare martial law in his country within hours, in case there is an advance on the Ukrainian army's positions.

Poroshenko spoke in the interview program titled "A year of Poroshenko", dedicated to the anniversary of him being elected president after the previous leader was toppled in a coup. Ukrainian TV aired the program on Thursday night.

He said he would sign a decree introducing martial law immediately, should there be an offensive against Kiev's army in the east of the country .... http://rt.com