Zelenskyy Signs New Law Allowing Civilians to Kill Russian Troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a new bill that legalizes the right of its civilians to kill deployed Russian troops in the country.

Media outlets reported that Zelenskyy passed a bill, stating that citizens will not be "liable" for taking up arms to kill Russian soldiers as cities continue to be attacked.

"Civilians shall not be criminally liable for the use of firearms against persons who carry out armed aggression against Ukraine, if such weapons are used in accordance with the requirements of the Law of Ukraine", the bill said.

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Moreover, the decree said civilians who get weapons will effectively have the same rights as those fighting for Ukraine's armed forces. However, they must return the arms and any unused ammunition within 10 days of the end of martial law.

This step came after the UN announced more than 360 civilians have already been killed in Ukraine since the Russian forces took control over the country in February.