Fears grow that Putin may declare martial law in Russia
Hans van LeeuwenEurope correspondent
Updated
London | Fears are growing in Russia that President Vladimir Putin may impose martial law, as he moves his beleaguered economy and restive population on to a full war footing.
The Kremlin, which has already been arresting anti-war protesters and shutting down liberal media, has now called an extraordinary session of Parliament for Friday (Saturday AEDT) that could authorise emergency powers.
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