The uncertainty and a mostly incremental first volley of sanctions on Russian interests by the US and its allies have roiled financial markets.
“Predicting what might be the next step of Russia, the separatists or the personal decisions of the Russian president – I cannot say,” Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.
The 30xjmtzyw-day state of emergency could restrict the freedom of movement of conscripted reservists, impose curbs on the media and lead to personal document checks, according to a draft text that needs to be approved by parliament.
The restrictions would come into force from Thursday.
The Ukrainian government has also announced compulsory military service for all men of fighting age.
