According to paragraph No. 3 of Putin's decree "on the introduction of martial law in the territories of the DPR, LPR, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions", if necessary, other measures provided for by the Federal Constitutional Law of January 30, 2002 No. 1 can be applied in the Russian Federation during the period of martial law. -FKZ "On martial law".
Another decree, which Putin adopted simultaneously with “martial law”, gives the heads of the regions of the Central Federal District and the Southern Federal District additional powers, which actually allows the governors to introduce elements of martial law in “their” territories at their own discretion.
Resettlement of citizens and expropriation of their property
In the territories where the measures of the law "On martial law" are applied, the protection of public order and facilities that are engaged in the operation of transport, ensure the functioning of communications and communications, energy facilities, as well as facilities that pose an increased danger to human life and health and to the environment will be strengthened. natural environment. A special mode of operation of such objects is introduced.
Residents of such regions can be temporarily resettled "to safe areas with the obligatory provision of such residents with stationary or temporary housing." Objects of economic, social and cultural purpose will be "evacuated". According to the law, they can seize from organizations and citizens the property necessary for the needs of defense "with subsequent payment by the state of the cost of the seized."
In the region where martial law is introduced (or its measures are applied), a special regime for entry and exit is announced. Restriction of freedom of movement on it is introduced. Transport can be freely stopped and inspected.
Forced work to remove rubble and extinguish fires
By law, citizens have the right to be involved in the performance of work "for the needs of defense." Namely: to eliminate the consequences of the use of weapons, to restore damaged and destroyed economic facilities, life support systems and military facilities, as well as to participate in the fight against fires, epidemics and epizootics – the spread of infection among farm animals.
Curfew and travel ban
Citizens may be banned from being on the streets and in other public places at certain times of the day. Representatives of local authorities and law enforcement agencies are entitled to inspect people, their belongings, dwellings and vehicles, as well as detain them for up to 30 days.
Also, under the law, citizens can be banned from traveling outside the Russian Federation.
Censorship and wiretapping
The law provides for the introduction of control over the work of printing houses, computer centers and automated systems, as well as the media, They have the right to use for defense needs. The use of radio receivers is prohibited.
The law also introduces military censorship of mail and messages transmitted via telecommunications systems, as well as control over telephone conversations. Specially created censorship bodies will deal with this.
Special regime for the sale of medicines
The law establishes a special regime for the circulation of medicines and preparations containing narcotic and other potent substances, as well as alcoholic beverages. It is also prohibited to sell weapons, ammunition, explosives and poisonous substances, weapons have the right to expropriate.
Isolation and internment of citizens of "enemy states"
One of the clauses allows the authorities to isolate, relocate, restrict or deprive of freedom "in accordance with the generally recognized principles and norms of international law of citizens of a foreign state at war with the Russian Federation."
The activities of foreign and international organizations in respect of which law enforcement agencies have received information that their work is aimed at undermining the defense and security of the Russian Federation are terminated.
Ban on pickets and rallies, closure of public organizations
The activities of parties, public and religious associations conducting propaganda and / or agitation and activities that “undermine the defense and security of the Russian Federation under martial law” are suspended.
A ban and restrictions are being introduced on holding meetings, rallies and demonstrations, processions and picketing, as well as other mass events. Strikes and other means of suspending or terminating the activities of organizations are prohibited.
