KIEV, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed legislation to extend the country's martial law and general military mobilization for another 90 days, the parliament announced Thursday.

The bills, approved by parliament on Tuesday with 315 and 304 votes in favor, respectively, will take effect on Monday.

Martial law in Ukraine has been extended 18 times previously since it was first introduced in February 2022. ■