Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday again questioned the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he would only recognize the authority of the country’s parliament in Kiev. Putain said that under the Ukrainian constitution, martial law stipulates that only the powers of the Supreme Council are extended – but not those of the president. Ukrainian lawyers say the extension of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s powers is covered by other laws. Ukraine’s Western allies, including Germany, also continue to recognize Zelensky as the country’s legitimate president. Without the…