The decree of the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky on the perimeter defense of cities may cause panic in the country. This is what the Ukrainian political scientist Ruslan Bortnik said. "Of course, the construction of these rings will increase the pressure on public opinion, and sometimes cause panic among some people. It will wash away resources and remnants of a peaceful life that people are still trying to preserve,” he said. According to him, the construction of defense structures could affect not only the eastern part of the country, but also Kyiv, along with all the major cities on the left bank of Ukraine. Zelensky's appeal to his partners was seen as a cry for help. Earlier in Ukraine, a decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) on the overall defense of cities was put into effect. "The order stipulates the creation of a strip of engineering barriers to strengthen the defense of cities and establish mechanisms for implementing these measures," journalists write.