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The topic of "draft" remains pivotal in current global military discussions. In Ukraine, the General Staff is contemplating lowering the upper mobilization age limit to 50–55, a measure reflecting the ongoing need for military manpower. Concurrently, Ukrainian consulates abroad have implemented stricter verification to ensure compliance with military registration among conscription-age men. Globally, Germany and Belarus are revisiting compulsory conscription, underscoring heightened security concerns attributed to the Russian threat. These developments indicate a larger trend towards reinforcing military capabilities while navigating internal and external pressures. The situation remains dynamic, requiring continuous monitoring of policy changes related to conscription and military readiness.
Why is Ukraine considering lowering the upper mobilisation age?
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is discussing this to address ongoing military personnel needs amidst continuing conflict. By adjusting the mobilisation age limit, Ukraine aims to ensure enough manpower for defense while balancing demographic and societal impacts.
What is the stance of Polish citizens on Ukrainian draft-age men?
Recent polls indicate that two-thirds of Poles support the deportation of unemployed Ukrainian men of draft age. This perspective is driven by societal sentiments and political proposals aimed at managing immigration and employment challenges.
What changes have been made for volunteer enlistment in Ukraine?
Ukraine has streamlined the process for volunteer fighter enlistment. New regulations allow individuals to enlist directly through military units without needing to interact with Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers, thus simplifying and expediting the recruitment process.
How is Germany addressing its conscription policies due to Russian threats?
Germany is considering reinstating compulsory military service as part of its strategic response to security threats from Russia. This move reflects concerns over national defense readiness and aims to bolster military forces through renewed conscription efforts.
What measures are Belarus taking regarding reserve officers?
Belarus has initiated the conscription of reserve officers up to the age of 27 for compulsory military service. This decision is part of a broader strategy to enhance national defense capabilities in the face of regional security challenges.
What are the implications of Ukraine's draft discussions with Western partners?
Ukraine's discussions with Western partners, including the potential lowering of mobilisation age, are influenced by military aid negotiations. Delays in weapon supplies add complexity to these discussions, impacting policy decisions and Ukraine's strategic military planning.
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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. 173 310 442
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. 150 069 180
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. 145 948 433
Sixth wave of military draft starts today The final sixth wave of partial military draft starts today, June 18, in Ukraine. 132 907 482
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. 128 412 1 048
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. 118 042 294
It makes no sense to mobilize men over 50, because they are no longer able to perform combat missions, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi Combat units refuse to mobilise men aged 50-60, as they are no longer able to perform the necessary tasks. There are two cases when this category can still be called up. 117 826 130
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. 97 330 332
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. 96 231 258
Poroshenko’s Administration announces fulfillment of mobilization plan Administration of the President declares complete fulfillment of the mobilization plan. 87 706 130
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. 86 319 316
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. 78 148 471 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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. 77 533 512
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. 67 958 217
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. 62 695 245
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. 56 747 366
Poland is ready to help Ukraine return men of conscription age - Minister of Defense Kosiniak-Kamysh Poland will help Ukraine return men of military age if necessary. 47 744 511
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. 45 720 200
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. 44 946 23
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. 44 179 181
"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. 43 848 99 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Conscription of reservists starts on Feb 23 The conscription of reservists into the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine begins on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, the command of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports. 40 634 95
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. 37 889 52
US calls on Ukraine to immediately lower conscription age to 18 - media The administration of current US President Joe Biden is calling on Ukraine to immediately increase the size of the armed forces by drafting more soldiers and revising mobilization legislation to allow conscription of people over the age of 18. 37 390 474
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. 35 899 129
Zelenskyi Initiates Termination Of Conscription For Military Service From 2024 President Volodymyr Zelenskyi instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to develop a bill providing for the termination of conscription for military service from 2024. 33 720 212
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. 32 316 117
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. 30 958 71
Government is introducing experimental changes to military registration: What they entail Today, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution "On the implementation of a pilot project on automatic verification and checking of information on conscripts, persons liable for military service and reservists". 30 431 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. 29 929 89 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Almost 1,500 criminal cases initiated for dodging mobilization, - Defense Ministry Nearly 1,500 criminal proceedings launched in Ukraine for dodging mobilization. 24 803 198
Fall military draft takes off in Ukraine A new wave of military conscription into the armed forces started in Ukraine on Oct. 4. 24 349 54
Fall draft to Ukrainian army began 11,000 men are planned to be recruited in the Ukrainian Armed Forces in November. 22 021 97
Consulates to verify military registration status of Ukrainians abroad Ukrainian consulates abroad will not be able to provide services to men of conscription age who do not have military registration documents. 20 786 81 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine Ukrainians abroad
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. 20 459 44
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. 20 025 100
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. 19 534 82 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Zelenskyy on contract with Armed Forces for young people aged 18-24: They will be able to earn UAH 1 million year President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainians aged 18 to 24 who sign contracts to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to earn UAH 1 million a year. The details will be officially presented in the coming days. 19 298 192
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. 16 883 181
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. 16 831 58
Ukraine is indeed discussing lowering mobilization age with Western partners - MFA Ukraine is indeed discussing mobilisation and lowering the age of mobilisation in talks with its Western partners, but the problem now is the delay in the promised supply of the necessary weapons. 15 692 115
Russian invaders start conscription of young people in Zaporizhzhia TOT In the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region, Russians have started conscription of young people. 15 454 137 Previously in trend: War
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. 15 434 74 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Putin signs decree to draft Russians in reserve for military training in 2025 On 16 January, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin signed a decree providing for the conscription of Russians in the reserve for military training in 2025. 15 388 78 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation
Zelenskyy on lowering mobilization age: "Why? To make more people unarmed?" President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the US desire to lower the conscription age in Ukraine. 15 010 262 Previously in trend: mobilization
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. 14 979 95
Direct recruitment to military unit: new rules for recruitment without visit to TCR Starting October 5, new rules for conscription initiated by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and supported by the government will come into effect. These changes radically simplify the conscription procedure and make it as easy as possible to avoid problems in this process. 14 962 95
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