Passed earlier by the unicameral legislative body, the act establishes the legal basis for coercive removal on grounds of public necessity of objects of property.

According to information published on the Parliament’s website, the reason for seizure may be military necessity and the action is carried out without any compensation for its value.

Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, after the authorities from the self-proclaimed Donetsk (DPR) and Lugansk (LPR) people’s republics asked for help to repel increased aggression from Kiev.

Earlier, Moscow recognized the independence and sovereignty of both territories and signed treaties of friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance with their leaders, including the establishment of diplomatic relations and military aid.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a speech to inform about the start of the operation, stated that the aim is to protect the population of Donbass from Kiev’s abuses and genocide over the past eight years and to “demilitarize” Ukraine.

In response, the Ukrainian government broke diplomatic relations with Moscow, decreed martial law in the country, and demanded financial and humanitarian aid from the international community, while demanding sanctions against and the “isolation” of Russia by all means.

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