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Draft conscription remains a focal point in Ukraine and Russia's military policies. In Ukraine, the discussion around conscription includes potential easing of travel restrictions for men under 25, while Germany's Defense Minister Pistorius advocates for conscription as a deterrent against Russia. Meanwhile, in Russia, Putin's recent autumn conscription decree plans to recruit 135,000 people, escalating tensions in temporarily occupied territories through forced mobilization. In response to military needs, Ukraine explores recruitment initiatives targeting 18-24-year-olds, offering lucrative contracts to encourage voluntary enlistment. The contentious discourse around conscription continues amidst international pressures and defense strategies.

Why is conscription a significant issue in Ukraine?

Conscription in Ukraine is crucial due to ongoing security threats and military engagement with Russia. The government is exploring various initiatives to strengthen its armed forces, including targeting younger demographics for voluntary enlistment while addressing international pressures to modify draft policies.

What is Germany’s stance on conscription in light of Russian aggression?

Germany, under Defense Minister Pistorius, considers reintroducing conscription as a strategic deterrent against potential Russian aggression. This move signifies a shift towards strengthening national security and military readiness in response to regional threats.

How are draft policies affecting young Ukrainians wanting to travel abroad?

Draft policies impact young Ukrainian men by imposing restrictions that limit international travel. Discussions in Ukraine's legislative bodies propose easing these constraints to allow greater freedom, provided military requirements are balanced with individual rights and international norms.

What are Russia’s recent conscription plans under Putin’s decree?

Under President Putin’s recent decree, Russia plans significant conscription of 135,000 individuals in autumn 2025. This draft aims to bolster Russian military capabilities but also sees criticism for escalating military tensions, particularly in occupied Ukrainian territories where forced mobilization is occurring.

How are international relations influencing Ukraine’s draft policies?

International dynamics significantly influence Ukraine's conscription policies. The US and other Western allies are pressure points for Ukraine, advocating for adjustments in draft age to ensure military readiness meets both internal and allied defense expectations, while negotiating arms and support strategies.

What incentives are proposed for young Ukrainians enlisting in the military?

Ukraine proposes unique incentives for young enlistees, including offering contracts that promise substantial earnings for 18 to 24-year-olds. This strategy aims to attract voluntary service amidst a backdrop of traditional conscription, by making military service financially appealing and culturally integrated.

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Zelenskyi signs law on the draft of people over 18 years old in 2020 Zelenskyi signs law on the draft of people over 18 years old in 2020 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a decree on the transfer of army conscripts to the reserve, on the terms of the next conscriptions and on the 2020 draft of Ukrainian citizens, under which people over 18 years old will be conscripted. 56 616 366

"Over 17,000 conscripts drafted into Ukrainian army, 98 percent of planned number,"- Defense Ministry on recent draft "Over 17,000 conscripts drafted into Ukrainian army, 98 percent of planned number,"- Defense Ministry on recent draft Conscription for compulsory military service has been almost completed in Ukraine. 7 879 146 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Over 50 percent of Ukrainians ready to defend their homeland with lethal force, – survey Over 50 percent of Ukrainians ready to defend their homeland with lethal force, – survey Some 52 percent of Ukrainians expressed readiness to use lethal force to defend the territorial integrity of the country in case of need. 9 310 118 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Poroshenko signs decree determining military draft, discharge period in 2018 Poroshenko signs decree determining military draft, discharge period in 2018 President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed a decree on regular conscription and discharge in 2018. 16 770 58

Males over 16 living in occupied Donbas start being forcibly drafted into militants’ gangs. PHOTOS Males over 16 living in occupied Donbas start being forcibly drafted into militants’ gangs. PHOTOS The Russian mercenaries declared "general mobilization" of males from 16 to 55 years of age in occupied Donetsk region. 19 438 82 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

призыв New wave of military draft starts today: 1,000 persons to be recruited On Aug. 8, an extra military draft campaign is taking off. It will last until Aug. 31. 44 122 181

иконка Poltorak signed order for military draft of reserve officers Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak has signed the order to draft reserve officers for military service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 173 218 442

мобилизация Fall military draft takes off in Ukraine A new wave of military conscription into the armed forces started in Ukraine on Oct. 4. 24 295 54

"Another mobilization highly probable," - speaker for Ukraine’s Defense Ministry The Ministry of Defense does not exclude the seventh round of military draft in Ukraine. 43 788 99 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

порошенко Poroshenko says next Ukraine’s military draft depends on Moscow’s actions Russia continues increasing its military presence at the border with Ukraine, so the threat of an offensive on the part of the aggressor remains high. However, the overall "conflict degree" is much lower now than it was in previous two years. 19 962 100

коцаба kotsaba Journalist Kotsaba sentenced to three and a half years for campaign against mobilization The Ivano-Frankivsk city court has sentenced journalist Ruslan Kotsaba to three and a half years in prison on Thursday. 77 427 512

Spring military draft starts in Ukraine, more than 16,000 to be drafted Today, May 5, spring military draft to the Ukrainian Army and other military units starts. 20 404 44

Ukrainian president signs decree on military discharge and terms of conscription in 2016 President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed Decree No. 122/2016 on military conscripts' transfer to the reserve and terms of conscription in 2016. 44 910 23

Author of petition on Latvia merger with Russia got six months in jail A Latvian court on Friday sentenced Maksim Koptelov, an ethnic Russian resident, to six months in prison for launching an online petition calling for the country to merge with Russia. 16 848 181

порошенко всу вооружение Rada authorizes Poroshenko to call up troops under contingency The Verkhovna Rada has allowed the president to call for draft a month prior to its date. 30 948 71

"DPR" militants started calling for draft, - Defense Intelligence Agency The “military draft” has been launched in the territories of the Donetsk region controlled by the Russian-terrorist forces Jan. 17. 29 920 89 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants to launch mobilization campaign on occupied territories this spring – Defense Ministry A mobilization campaign will be launched this spring in the occupied territories of the Donbas. 15 417 74 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

State Border Service to renew call for military service In 2016, the State Border Service of Ukraine will resume the call for military service, which was canceled in 2008. 13 956 45

контракт 14,500 contract soldiers were recruited in 2015, – General Staff. DOCUMENT The Armed Forces of Ukraine recruited more contract soldiers over the 11 months of 2015 than over the past year. 9 218 73

призыв Fall draft to Ukrainian army began 11,000 men are planned to be recruited in the Ukrainian Armed Forces in November. 22 008 97

Almost 1,500 criminal cases initiated for dodging mobilization, - Defense Ministry Nearly 1,500 criminal proceedings launched in Ukraine for dodging mobilization. 24 765 198

минобороны генштаб Sixth wave of military draft effected by 60 per cent, - Ministry of Defense Ministry of Defense has effected the sixth wave of military draft by 60 per cent. 62 654 245

Next mobilization campaign starts in Ukraine this autumn Deputy head of the military office of the city of Kyiv Ihor Sliusarenko informed that another mobilization campaign will start on Oct. 1. 128 355 1 048

мобилизация mobilization Three more waves of partial mobilization possible, Deputy Defense Minister says Deputy Defense Minister Petro Mekhed admits that three more waves of partial mobilization will be held depending on the development of the situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 118 002 294

минобороны генштаб Electronic registry for enlisted persons to be created by the end of 2015, - Defense Ministry The Defense Ministry of Ukraine intends to complete creation of the state register for enlisted persons. 32 279 117

полторак Cabinet approved draft bill on electronic registry for enlisted persons, Defense Minister Poltorak says The Cabinet of Ministers in Ukraine approved draft bill providing for creation of electronic registry of enlisted persons. 37 869 52

Electronic registration of military draftees to be implemented in Ukraine, Minister of Defense Poltorak says Ministry of Defense is currently developing electronic registration of military draftees. The system is planned to start operating soon. 45 700 200

минобороны армия реформа власть сокращение Sixth wave of military draft starts today The final sixth wave of partial military draft starts today, June 18, in Ukraine. 132 868 482

армия мобилизация военнослужащие Poroshenko extended military draft: Army needs tank crewmen, artillerymen, communicators, intelligence and air defense experts President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko extended the term of military conscription. 97 278 332

армия мобилизация военнослужащие Preparations for fifth wave of mobilization commence in Ukraine - General Staff With the fourth wave of mobilization coming to an end, Ukraine began preparations for the fifth, the head of the General Staff of Ukrainian armed forces Viktor Muzhenko said. 145 920 433

Poroshenko: In 2012, electronic database of recruits was destroyed by order of Defense Minister In 2012, by order of the Minister of Defense, the electronic database of recruits used by the military enlistment offices was destroyed. It was a part of the plan to destroy Ukraine. 67 931 217

армия встреча бригада войны волонтеры 95 35,300 soldiers to be demobilized before May 1 - General Staff The servicemen, conscripted into the army for a special period during mobilization in accordance with the Presidential Decree of March 17, 2014 on the partial mobilization, will be demobilized. 14 946 95

мобилизация Defense Ministry reported on mobilization progress: 50% of recruits are already being trained, 95% of draft notices are sent. PHOTOS The schedule of posting orders distribution is 95% fulfilled and more than a half of recruits have been already sent to training. 96 187 258

мобилизация военкомат Poroshenko approves additional measures to ensure partial mobilization President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed a decree on additional measures to ensure the holding of partial mobilization in 2015. 150 020 180

Poroshenko’s Administration announces fulfillment of mobilization plan Administration of the President declares complete fulfillment of the mobilization plan. 87 667 130

Stir-up about mobilization on social networks is the work of Russian special services, SBU says The Security Service of Ukraine believes that the pumping of the situation with the mobilization on social networks, particularly in Vkontakte (VK) network is staged by the Russian security services. 78 086 471 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

вр заседание Rada passed the president's bill on mobilization The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the decree on partial mobilization in 2015, introduced by President Poroshenko. 52 699 97

Poroshenko prohibited sending recruits to ATO area President of Ukraine Poroshenko promised that those mobilized who will be called out for service for the first time, will remain at their permanent places of deployment for the entire period, and will not be sent to the ATO area. 35 843 129

порошенко всу вооружение Poroshenko signs decree on partial mobilization in 2015 and passes it to Parliament for approval President of Ukraine Poroshenko introduced a decree on partial mobilization in 2015 for the approval by the Verkhovna Rada. 86 278 316

минобороны Mobilization to take place throughout entire Ukraine, except terrorists’ controlled territories - General Staff The mobilization in Ukraine should take place not later than the end of January. The Verkhovna Rada will determine the specific dates of its implementation, the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Staff notes. 200 351 656

50,000 soldiers need to be mobilized by April - Poltorak Ukraine needs to mobilize 50,000 soldiers until the end of March. 103 908 631 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

всу форма Poroshenko announced new limited mobilization President Poroshenko informed that a new partial mobilization will start next year. 101 420 278

This Fall Will See Last Army Draft, Ministry of Defense This Fall Will See Last Army Draft, Ministry of Defense The last general draft for the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be held in the fall of 2013. 11 650 71

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