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The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has recently updated the mobilisation exemption rules to bolster the defence industry and economic stability. This significant change allows for the reservation of defence industry employees, even if they have registration issues, ensuring a steady workforce in critical sectors. Moreover, enterprises directly involved in frontline and border areas may see an increase in the percentage of employees granted mobilisation exemption. The Ministry of Defence is collaborating with the Ministry of Health to adjust exemptions for medical personnel, focusing on staffing medical units. These steps are part of broader efforts to maintain operational capabilities and safeguard the economic resilience of Ukraine during challenging times. The introduction of the 'eReservation' service on the Diia portal facilitates easier reservation processes, reflecting the Ukrainian government's commitment to adapting military service obligations to current needs.

How has the mobilisation exemption impacted Ukraine's defence industry?

The mobilisation exemption rules have profoundly fortified Ukraine's defence industry by allowing the reservation of personnel, even those with registration issues. These amendments ensure essential human resources are retained, thus maintaining production and operational capacity in important sectors, even amidst ongoing conflict.

What impact do mobilisation exemptions have on Ukraine's economy?

Mobilisation exemptions play a crucial role in safeguarding Ukraine's economic resilience. By allowing reservations for key industry workers, the government ensures that essential services and industries continue to function, minimizing disruption to production and economic activity despite military obligations.

Can defence industry employees be reserved without proper registration?

Yes, recent changes by the Verkhovna Rada now allow for the reservation of defence industry employees, even those facing registration issues. This is a strategic move to protect vital industries and maintain their workforce without bureaucratic hurdles hindering their operational capacity.

What are the new guidelines for health professionals regarding mobilisation exemptions?

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, has reviewed exemptions for medical personnel. The goal is to ensure specialists in critical medical fields are available to staff military medical units, adapting exemptions to support urgent field requirements without compromising the healthcare system's capacity.

How does the 'eReservation' service work for mobilisation exemptions?

The 'eReservation' service, accessible via the Diia portal, simplifies the reservation process for individuals eligible for military exemption. This digital service is part of Ukraine's efforts to modernize administrative procedures, ensuring easy access and management of exemptions, thereby supporting operational efficiency in critical sectors.

Are mobilisation exemptions affecting Ukraine's front-line enterprises?

The government is considering increasing the mobilisation exemption percentage for enterprises in frontline and border areas. This measure aims to ensure these critical locations maintain sufficient staffing levels, supporting their strategic operations and contributing to national defence and economic resilience.

What steps have been taken to ensure the validity of mobilisation exemptions?

The Ukrainian government has introduced new guidelines, requiring enterprises to update their criticality status, ensuring only those meeting the standards can reserve employees. This ensures that mobilisation exemptions are both necessary and strategically beneficial, aligning with national interests and legal standards.

How does the Ministry of Economy view the mobilisation exemption measures?

The Ministry of Economy views these mobilisation exemption measures as essential to maintaining Ukraine's economic stability. By safeguarding critical industry personnel, the government minimizes operational disruptions, ensuring that essential services and industries continue unimpeded during periods where military demands are high.

What is the role of the Diia portal in mobilisation reservations?

The Diia portal plays a pivotal role in simplifying the mobilisation reservation process. By digitizing the procedure, it enables easier access for individuals to secure exemptions quickly and efficiently, reducing bureaucratic delays and ensuring that critical workforce members are retained in essential sectors.

What are the implications of mobilisation exemptions on Ukraine's workforce?

Mobilisation exemptions significantly impact Ukraine's workforce by keeping essential workers in place, ensuring industries remain functional and productive. This is crucial in maintaining economic momentum and supporting the defence sector's operational needs, thus balancing military service obligations with economic stability.

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NAUDI Executive Director Serhii Honcharov NAUDI warns of critical risks for defence industry due to new government mobilization exemption rules The National Association of Ukrainian Defence Industries (NAUDI) says Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 1608, adopted on December 8, 2025, on exempting defence enterprise employees from mobilization, has created serious risks. 2 754 12 Previously in trend: Employee mobilization exemption

New mobilisation exemption rules 45-day mechanism for defence industry and abolition of 72-hour checks: Cabinet of Ministers amends mobilisation exemption rules Today, 8 December, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved changes to the procedure for granting mobilisation exemption to those liable for military service. They are intended to protect the staffing potential of enterprises that operate in the defence-industrial complex and ensure the country's economic resilience. 5 335 9

Reservation of defence industry employees: what did the Rada decide? Rada has allowed reservation of defence industry employees, even if they have registration issues The Verkhovna Rada has approved a bill that will allow defence industry employees to be reserved even if they have problems with military registration. 4 830 10 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilisation in Ukraine Employee mobilization exemption

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Frontline enterprises may increase percentage of employees granted mobilization exemption The government will consider increasing the percentage of employees granted mobilization exemption at enterprises located and operating directly in frontline and border areas. 2 176 13 Previously in trend: Support for frontline communities Employee mobilization exemption

Some medical workers may lose military exemption status – Defence Ministry clarifies who is affected MoD: Request to Ministry of Health on lifting exemptions from military service for medics concerns only targeted complete staffing of AFU Medical Forces units The request submitted by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence to the Ministry of Health concerns only specialists in critically undersupplied medical fields who have undergone training in military occupational specialties and are needed to complete staffing of Armed Forces medical units. 1 355 24 Previously in trend: mobilization Reservation of medics

Medical personnel may lose military exemption status: who will be affected Ministry of Health preparing lists of medical personnel to lift exemption from military service: request received from Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces The Ministry of Health has received a request from the Ministry of Defence and the Command of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to lift the military exemption status of certain medical personnel. 21 214 186 Previously in trend: mobilization Reservation of medics

booking From today, all reservations made under old rules are no longer valid - Ministry of Economy Starting 1 April 2025, all reservations made under the old rules will become invalid. Only companies that have already updated their criticality status in accordance with the new requirements will be able to continue booking their specialists after this date. 12 286 68 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

military ticket Ukrainians abroad will be able to get mobilisation reservations remotely, - Chernyshov Ukrainians who are abroad will be able to receive reservations from mobilisation with further employment in Ukraine in special centres before returning home. 6 636 45 Previously in trend: mobilization

postponement of mobilisation We plan to extend deadline for determining criticality and re-booking of employees until 31 March, - Shmyhal The government plans to extend the deadline for confirming the criticality of enterprises, as well as the deadline for rebooking employees, until 31 March 2025. 4 834 12

military, medic Medics removed from exemption will be enlisted in Armed Forces under 1-year contract – Liashko Medics removed from exemption will be drafted into the Armed Forces under a one-year contract and will serve only in medical positions. 3 624 12

Some employees of public utilities will be able to get reservation Employees of public utilities will be able to receive reservations: Zelenskyy enacts NSDC decision Employees of heating companies, water utilities, and household waste management will be able to receive reservations from mobilisation. No more than 75% of the total number of employees liable for military service in these companies will be able to be booked. 5 817 24

Organizers of tax evasion schemes exposed Service in rear and fictitious military exemption: Organisers of ’schemes for draft evader’ exposed in Khmelnytskyi region and Dnipro. PHOTOS Two mobilization evasion schemes organized by residents of the Khmelnytskyi and Dnipro regions were exposed. Both were served a notice of suspicion of trading in influence and incitement to give an unlawful benefit to an official (Part 4 of Art. 27, Part 3 of Art. 369, Part 3 of Art. 369-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 3 254 5

How many people are reserved from mobilisation in Ukraine As of today, 900-950 thousand people have been reserved for mobilisation - Shmyhal Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that as of today, about 900-950 thousand people have been reserved Ukraine. 6 511 17 Previously in trend: mobilization

Mobilization of reserved men After February 28, certain percentage of those liable for military service who were reserved will be mobilized - "Servant of People" Fedienko After February 28, a certain percentage of conscripts who have been booked will be mobilized into the ranks of the Defense Forces. 16 697 74

Clergy will receive an exemption Government allowed to exempt clergy from mobilization - media The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the Procedure for exempting persons liable for military service for the period of mobilization and wartime. From now on, priests will be able to be exempted from mobilization. 8 434 77 Previously in trend: mobilization

Diia Military exemption service on Diia portal is available again - Ministry of Economy The military exemption service on the Diia portal is available again. 1 139 9 Previously in trend: mobilization

50% of men are ready to return to Ukraine 50% of men of conscription age ready to return to Ukraine if reservation issue is resolved, - Ministry of Unity Half of Ukrainian men of military age abroad are ready to return to Ukraine before the end of the war if the issue of reservations is resolved. 13 049 167

Шмигаль про принцип "працюй або воюй" Salary of UAH 20,000 for reservation employees is implementation of "fight or work" principle - Shmyhal An average salary of UAH 20,000 is required to reserve employees from mobilisation. 12 206 100 Previously in trend: War

Reservations at defence enterprises Defence enterprises can continue to book 100% of employees - clarification of Ministry of Economy Critically important defence enterprises recognised by the Ministry of Strategy and Industry will continue to be able to book 100% of their employees as before. The allegations of a reduction in the volume of bookings for such enterprises, as well as alleged threats to the defence industry due to changes to the booking procedure, are not true. 4 173 7

Semenikhin said that the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Volodymyr Artiukh, ordered to mobilize all employees of public utilities. Head of Sumy RMA Artiukh canceled military exemption for employees of critical infrastructure utilities - Konotop Mayor Semenikhin. VIDEO In the next two days, on 28-29 November, all employees of critical infrastructure utilities are to be mobilised in Sumy region. The head of the RMA, Volodymyr Artiukh, has allegedly canceled military exemption for such employees. 10 102 43

військовий,квиток Deferrals issued by Ministry of Economy and through Diia will be canceled on February 28, 2025, - Cabinet of Ministers decree (updated) The Cabinet of Ministers has issued a resolution to change the validity of the deferrals from mobilisation issued by the Ministry of Economy and through Diia, which will expire on 28 February 2025. 22 337 51

Бронювання в "Дії" почнеться з 1 грудня All reservations from December 1 will be made through "Diia" - Shmyhal Reservations for mobilization from 1 December 2024 will be made through "Diia". 8 116 41

Зупинка бронювання: як це вплине на економіку? Suspension of military exemption has destructive impact on economy and sends negative signals to investors - media Suspension of military exemption of workers has a destructive impact on the economy, as in such conditions businesses may lose the ability to maintain even the current level of production. In addition, it sends negative signals to investors and partners of Ukraine who planned to invest in our industry. 2 780 18

козицький Government should consider exemption from mobilization for private entrepreneurs, it will bring billions to finance AFU, - Kozytskyi, head of LRMA The Cabinet of Ministers should consider the possibility of exempting employees from mobilization who are employed by individual entrepreneurs. This will significantly increase revenues to the state and local budgets, and thus raise additional funds to finance the Armed Forces. 27 0

олександр,фацевич 75 thousand men of mobilization age work in National Police, 15 thousand of them are already performing combat missions The National Police of Ukraine currently employs about 70-75 thousand male police officers of mobilization age (25-60 years old). 15 thousand of them are already performing combat missions. 7 745 80

Перша віцепрем'єрка, міністерка економіки Юлія Свириденко As of end of October, we have 906,000 exemptions from military service - Svyrydenko First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yuliia Svyrydenko denied the information that 1.5 million men had been deferred from mobilisation due to an abnormally rapid increase in the number of exemptions. 9 355 33

Зупинка бронювання є загрозою There is no logic in suspending military exemption of critical employees - expert Suspension of military exemption, which the government has implemented, poses a real threat to the operation of strategically important enterprises and could cause numerous disruptions in their work. Therefore, the mechanism for retaining important employees should be restored as soon as possible. 4 651 13

Бронювання від мобілізації: Через паузу підприємства можуть втратити працівників Pauses in exemption from military service threaten companies with loss of critical employees - NV It will be impossible to exempt an employee in the next three weeks as Ukraine continues to audit critical enterprises. But that's not all: after November 15, companies may lose the right to exempt employees, and the military exemption procedure may change. And while this pause lasts, companies risk facing production disruptions and the loss of critical employees. 2 813 21

Уряд частково відновив бронювання Government partially restores reservations for persons liable for military service Employees who have received the status of booked before 31 May 2024 will be able to extend their booking for a similar period without any problems. 10 502 43

Стефанчук заперечив плани мобілізувати 18-річних At least 40 thousand people liable for military service exempted with violations, 20% of companies to lose critical status - media An audit of critical enterprises is underway in Ukraine, which has already identified at least 40,000 people liable for military service who have been exempted with violations. 14 644 80

Поліція Києва затримала викладача приватного ВИШу He promised employment for $10 thousand for reservation from conscription: University teacher was detained in Kyiv. PHOTOS In Kyiv, a PhD candidate of a higher education institution was exposed for setting up a scheme to illegally obtain funds. The man was supposed to assist in applying for a job in an organisation engaged in demining. This would allow him to get a reservation and avoid mobilisation. 3 267 12

Російські загарбники щодня скидають близько сотні КАБів на позиції українських військ, - Гаврилюк No reservations have been suspended, there will be audit of critical enterprise status, - Deputy Defense Minister Havryliuk By 15 November, Ukraine is to conduct an audit of "critical" enterprises that have received this status from local governments. The commission should include the military. If the company turns out to be "not critical to the state," the reservation will be reviewed. 9 443 31

Зеленський Zelenskyy was outraged by large number of people who were exempted from mobilization. Procedure has been temporarily suspended - media President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was outraged by the exemption of 1.5 million people from mobilization. The Cabinet of Ministers suspended some provisions on the definition of critical enterprises until 15 November. 35 063 153

військовий,квиток Men who have not updated their data in TCRSS will not be able to get reservation The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the procedure for reservations for persons liable for military service: now they can be obtained if citizens have updated their military registration data. 80 812 103

резерв,мобілізація Cabinet of Ministers has changed procedure for exemption of employees from mobilization through Diia The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the procedure for exempting persons liable for military service through the Diia web portal. 70 0

Гетманцев анонсував економічне бронювання вже цьогоріч Economic booking may be introduced this year - "servant of people" Hetmantsev The issue of economic booking cannot be resolved without exacerbating social contradictions in the country. 4 830 44

Кабмін готується впровадити економічне бронювання Government is preparing to launch economical booking that can start working as early as October - Zheleznyak The government is working on a mechanism to introduce economic booking from mobilisation. It is planned to be launched in October-November 2024. 6 407 38

Кількість заброньованих від мобілізації наблизилася до 1 млн About 930 thousand persons liable for military service are exempted from mobilization - Defense Ministry The number of Ukrainians liable for military service has approached 1 million. 4 323 38

Провайдер Internet service providers and mobile operators can exempt up to 100% of employees - Ministry of Digital Transformation Internet service providers and mobile operators will be able to exempt up to 100% of their employees - the government has adopted amendments to the resolution. 4 563 36

Дія Critical enterprises have exempted more than 160 thousand employees through Diia - Fedorov Critical enterprises have already exempted 160+ thousand employees through Diia 1 335 9

ТЦК може мобілізувати заброньованих: Пояснення, чому Reserved person can be mobilized if he did not have time to notify TCRSS about his reservation - mass media The TCRSS may mobilize a man liable for military service who has a reservation if he has not reported the availability of a reservation. 27 705 73

800 тисяч чоловіків пішли в тінь, щоб уникнути мобілізації About 800,000 men went "into shadows" to avoid mobilisation - "servant of people" Natalukha The bills on economic reservation will encourage men to come out of the "shadows" and start paying taxes. 17 215 173

Скільки чоловіків заброньовано Of all 615,000 people booked, only 5% work in defense-industrial complex - Ministry of Economy The most reserved men work in the energy industry. 9 819 99

резерв Reservation status is now available in "Reserve+" - Ministry of Defense The Reserve+ application now allows uploading up-to-date reservation data to an electronic military record document. 3 565 3

влк No need to undergo medical examination for reservations from mobilization - Ministry of Digital Transformation Persons liable for military service do not need to undergo a military medical commission (MMC) to apply for a reservation from mobilization. 5 608 13

Електронне бронювання на порталі Дія About 3 thousand companies have used e-booking service in Diia - Ministry of Digital Transformation Since 17 July, about 3,000 companies have used the e-booking service on the Diia portal. These include both private companies and state-owned enterprises. 2 528 1

ДСНС Only operational employees of SES are reserved from mobilization - Head of Department Danyk Only operational employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine who are directly involved in rescuing people are reserved from mobilization. 3 435 10

Електронне бронювання на порталі "Дія" Electronic reservation of persons liable for military service is launched on Diia portal Electronic reservation is now available in Diia. From now on, managers of critical enterprises and those that meet the needs of the Defense Forces can book employees through the Diia portal. 3 031 4

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