Ukraine MPs vote to give permission for civilians to carry firearms

One of Europe's worst security crises was unfolding after Russian president recognised two areas of eastern Ukraine as independent.

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Published: Wed 23 Feb 2022, 2:14 PM

Ukraine's parliament on Wednesday voted to approve in the first reading a draft law which gives permission to Ukrainians to carry firearms and act in self-defence.

"The adoption of this law is fully in the interests of the state and society," the authors of the draft law said in a note, adding that the law was needed due to "existing threats and dangers for the citizens of Ukraine".


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