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Ukraine's mobilization efforts in 2025 have seen significant developments. The law updates
strengthened processes, but challenges persist. Notably, the classification of "limited fit" has changed
after repeated military medical commissions (MMC), with 99% now deemed fit for service. Despite initial
surges post-legislation updates, mobilization rates have now steadied. The government is also contemplating
allowing younger men abroad and adjusting deferments via the Reserv+ app. Additionally, there is a focus
on addressing corruption issues linked to drafting, with numerous officials under investigation or enlisting
to evade charges. Society grapples with these changes amidst the backdrop of ongoing extension of martial
law and military needs.

How has the classification of "limited fit" individuals changed in 2025?

As of 2025, 99% of individuals previously classified as "limited fit" for military service have been re-evaluated by military medical commissions (MMC) and are now considered fit. This change is part of Ukraine's efforts to optimize its mobilization strategy amidst ongoing conflicts.

What are the major legal updates concerning the mobilization process in Ukraine?

Recent legal updates in Ukraine involve refining the mobilization process. A surge was observed post-enactment, followed by stabilization of the mobilization pace. Amendments also include potential allowances for younger men to travel abroad and enhanced deferment options through digital platforms like the Reserv+ app.

Why is the Ukrainian government reconsidering conscription allowances for young men?

The Verkhovna Rada is considering permitting men under 23-24 years for foreign travel. This proposal, amid changing mobilization dynamics, reflects a balance between military needs and allowing individual liberties, addressing concerns over drafting severe youth impacts during prolonged conflict scenarios.

What role does the Reserv+ application play in Ukraine's mobilization process?

The Reserv+ application is pivotal in modernizing Ukraine's mobilization efforts. It facilitates military deferment applications and extends existing deferments automatically. Additionally, it strengthens security measures to ensure reliable data handling, aligning with the government's digital transformation strategy.

What measures are in place to tackle corruption in Ukraine's mobilization process?

To address corruption, Ukraine has implemented stronger regulations and accountability for officials involved in the mobilization process. Notably, the Rada has supported laws imposing criminal liability on TCR and MMC employees for mobilization violations. Transparency measures aim to prevent exploitation of legal loopholes and deter corrupt practices within recruitment and conscription processes.

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Are they planning to lower the mobilization age? The OP responded Mobilisation dynamics are positive – Presidential Office Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa said that mobilisation and recruitment in Ukraine have shown positive dynamics over the past 10 months compared to last year. 5 418 73 Previously in trend: mobilization

Mobilization reform: the removal of the TCR wanted list is possible "Servant of People" member Arakhamia on mobilization reform: 2 million people may be removed from TCR’s wanted list, different procedure will be implemented The reform of mobilization regulations is in its final stages. It will soon be presented to parliament and the public. 16 560 118 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

How Zelenskyy’s silence fuels tensions over mobilisation – Mobilisation for another 10 years? How Zelenskyy’s silence is becoming problem for AFU || Uncensored. VIDEO In this episode, journalist Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva talks about one of the most sensitive issues for Ukrainian society — mobilisation, the work of the TCR and SS, government communication, and political responsibility during wartime. 5 372 23 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Mobilisation reform Clear service terms possible only after mobilization and reservation reforms – Reshetylova Military Ombudsman Olha Reshetylova has stated that it is impossible to define clear service terms without intensifying mobilization processes and revising the mobilization exemption mechanisms. 3 025 42 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Merezhko stated that Ukraine could be at war for another 10 years Ukraine has resources to continue fight for 10 years and even more, - "Servant of People" Merezhko Ukraine has sufficient human resources to continue the war for another 10 years or even longer. 13 847 102 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Officials of the MMC in Kharkiv have been exposed Media have analyzed market for evading mobilization: how do these schemes work, and how much do they cost? Oleh Kolomiets, a military servicemember at the Bucha District Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center, declared gold bars worth 7.7 million hryvnias, as well as $43,500 and euros in cash, for the past year. Meanwhile, his official annual income was 366,000 hryvnias. 9 274 71 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation

The Independent reported on conscription issues in Ukraine 2 million draft dodgers and 290,000 cases of AWOL: Fedorov spoke about critical issues with mobilization Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has reported serious problems with mobilization. 16 027 204

Mass violation in a military unit in Ukraine What Reshetylova says Massive violation in military unit: 2,000 unfit mobilized soldiers were recruited into the unit, - Reshetylova A widespread violation has been reported at one of Ukraine’s military units: approximately 2,000 people who are likely unfit for service due to health issues have been assigned to the unit. 25 844 231 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have explained the situation regarding the mobilisation of women and the "Oberig" system There are no plans to mobilise women; errors in "Oberih" system are due to technical shortcomings, - Army The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Land Forces have stated that there are no plans to mobilise women. Reports to this effect are false, and military service for women remains voluntary. 3 486 39 Previously in trend: Mobilization of women to AFU

Budanov says mobilization problems cannot be fixed at once If people do not go to fight, they have to be mobilized. There will be no "miracle" from changes in work of TCR, Budanov says Head of the President’s Office Kyrylo Budanov said that the current mobilization process in Ukraine is chaotic, but that it is impossible to fundamentally resolve these problems as long as Russia’s war continues. 14 527 282 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine

Armed Forces of Ukraine Defense Ministry prepares series of decisions for military: changes to mobilization and AWOL, terms of service, payments The Defense Ministry is preparing a number of decisions following a meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. 7 697 21 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU Mobilisation in Ukraine

Lviv Mobilization needs changes, and they will be implemented soon, Defense Ministry says after killing of TCR serviceman in Lviv Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has responded to the high-profile killing of a serviceman from a Territorial Centre of Recruitment (TCR and SS) in Lviv. 17 627 170 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR Killing of servicemen

Venislavskyi, Venislavskyi Mobilisation in major cities needs to be stepped up – "Servant of People" Venislavskyi. VIDEO Mobilization in major cities needs to be intensified, such a position was voiced by Fedir Venislavskyi, an MP from Servant of the People and a member of the parliamentary committee on national security, defense and intelligence. 16 345 177 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Fedorov met with the assault troops: they discussed outstanding issues Ministry of Defence is preparing changes to mobilisation process and AWOL, — Fedorov Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held a closed-door meeting with assault troops and infantrymen from 13 units currently fighting on the front lines. 15 886 57 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine Reforms in the army

The approach to mobilization in major cities will be changed: details Kyiv and other major cities will change their approach to mobilization, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The Ministry of Defense is working on mechanisms to reform the mobilization process. Particular attention is being paid to the issue of fairly distributing the burden of mobilization. 17 731 139 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

TCR and SS Kyiv TCR denies reports of increased mobilisation measures in the capital Reports circulated on social media alleging an increase in mobilisation measures in Kyiv, including the blocking of major roads. The Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) has denied the claims. 5 228 28 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Kharkhan "We will not win war unless we change current state of affairs," said military officer Kharkhan. VIDEO Military officer Mykola (Kyiv-born) Kharkhan raised the issue of social justice and mobilisation processes. He stressed that without changes, particularly in approaches to mobilisation, Ukraine risks losing the war. 18 317 100 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation Mobilisation in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Central Election Commission described Zelenskyy’s idea of mobilising MPs as wild populism: Who will mobilise Zelenskyy himself to the front?. VIDEO The Centre for Political Studies (CPS) believes that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement regarding the possible mobilisation of MPs is a populist move. 6 272 62

Zelenskyy responded to the desire of people’s deputies to resign due to fatigue Deputies must work in Rada or go to front, - Zelenskyy Members of Parliament must either continue their work in the Verkhovna Rada during martial law or join the defense of the country on the front lines. 10 177 138 Previously in trend: Mono-majority in Rada

Mobilized IT specialists can serve in their field of specialization Mobilized IT specialists can serve in their field of specialization and receive officer’s rank, - Ministry of Defense Conscripts with IT skills may be promoted to officer rank and serve in positions related to the army’s digital transformation. 4 397 68 Previously in trend: IT Mobilisation in Ukraine

Where is Zolkin? Zhelezniak shared the details Ze-blogger Zolkin evading mobilization and taxes. VIDEO Popular blogger and interviewer Volodymyr Zolkin has been removed from military registration and is under the "protection" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence. 37 587 166 Previously in trend: Employee mobilization exemption

Zolkin on voluntary mobilisation Ze-propagandist Zolkin was outraged by question of why he was not going to war as volunteer: "Are you #ucking crazy or something?". VIDEO Popular blogger and interviewer Volodymyr Zolkin, known for his conversations with Russian prisoners of war, reacted sharply to viewers' accusations about his personal involvement in combat operations. According to Censor.NET, during one of his broadcasts, Zolkin was outraged by the question of why he did not volunteer to go to the front. 27 528 127 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Yermak tries to clear his name: statement by Kalenyuk I doubt that Yermak could face compulsory mobilisation, - Kaleniuk Former head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak is trying to clear his name. 3 109 29 Previously in trend: Yermak’s influence Yermak’s dismissal

Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó Hungarian Foreign Ministry summons Ukrainian ambassador over mobilisation of Hungarians, — Szijjártó Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that he had summoned the Ukrainian ambassador over the alleged mobilization of two Hungarian citizens. 6 260 35 Previously in trend: Relations between Ukraine and Hungary Anti-Ukrainian statements in Hungary

AFU, combat operations Clear terms of service through contract mechanism planned in Ukraine – Palisa Implementation of clear terms of service through a contract system is being prepared for all military personnel in Ukraine. New contracts will also be available for those already mobilized. 10 233 78 Previously in trend: Contracts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Fedorov on mobilisation and desertion Plan to solve problems of mobilisation and desertion involves expanding participation of foreigners, - Fedorov A comprehensive plan is being developed to address mobilisation issues and cases of desertion, one of the key elements of which is to increase the participation of foreigners. 11 494 130 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU Mobilisation in Ukraine

AFU Ukraine mobilizes up to 35,000 people month. Troops are tired, rotations are needed, Zelenskyy says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine mobilizes approximately 30,000 to 34,000 people every month, but despite that, there is still a significant manpower shortage. 10 985 186 Previously in trend: Military rotation Mobilisation in Ukraine

the TCR servicemen are carrying out warning measures There are many challenges with TCR. I have instructed Fedorov to find more technological approach, - Zelenskyy Russia is exploiting mobilisation problems in Ukraine to sow panic within the state, even resorting to artificial intelligence. 5 352 56 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR

The mobilisation process is being reformed: what is known? We are working on comprehensive reform of mobilisation, - Fedorov The Ministry of Defence is currently working on a comprehensive reform of mobilisation. 14 671 189 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Telegram channel owners reserved from mobilization by the SSU: what is known? Owners of anonymous Telegram channels reserved as "SSU officers in reserve," - Zhelezniak. VIDEO The probable owners of anonymous Telegram channels are exempt from mobilisation as reserve officers of the Security Service of Ukraine. 9 632 54 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine Employee mobilization exemption

Contracts instead of mobilisation: what is Zelensky offering? We can switch our army from mobilisation to contracts if Europe helps, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that Ukraine could switch its army from mobilisation to contracts, but this would require financial assistance from Europe. 7 153 121 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine Contracts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The bribe-taker helped to avoid mobilisation $10,000 for "diagnosis": scheme for illegally obtaining deferrals from mobilisation in Kyiv has been exposed. PHOTO Kyiv police have uncovered a scheme for illegally obtaining deferrals from mobilisation. 2 074 18 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

military, ticket Man in Kharkiv changed his gender to female: he was removed from TCR military registration following court decision In Kharkiv, a man changed his gender to female and, through the courts, obtained the right to be removed from military registration at the Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support (TCRSS). 10 764 106 Previously in trend: Removal from military registration

soldier kicks civilian mamalyha Bukovyna Clashes break out in Bukovyna between TCR and civilians over man on wanted list. VIDEO In the Chernivtsi region, an attempt to arrest a man who was allegedly wanted by the police escalated into a violent confrontation involving gunfire. According to Censor.NET, a video of the conflict, which took place in the village of Mamalyha with the participation of the warning group, has been published online. 28 980 328 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine

afu,military Group of civilians attacked military personnel of TCR in Odesa: there are casualties On Sunday, 15 February, in Odesa, during a document check, a group of civilians attacked servicemen of the TCR and SS. Tear gas and physical force were used against the military. 16 080 268 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Attack on the TCR

18-24-year-old contract soldiers to get mobilization deferment Rada passes bill granting deferment for soldiers who signed "Contract 18-24" The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill granting a deferment for persons liable for military service and reservists aged 18 to 25 who, during martial law, signed a one-year contract and have already been discharged from service. 1 960 18 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Complaints about the TCR: Lubinets named the number Number of complaints against TCR has increased 333 times since 2022 - Lubinets. VIDEO Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the number of complaints to the TCR has increased 333 times. 3 041 52 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine

Zelenskyy There is no slavery in Ukraine. Those who are not subject to mobilisation due to their age have right to leave, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that citizens who are not subject to mobilization based on age criteria retain the right to freely leave the country. 15 628 170 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians men’s departure abroad

Yermak Yermak lied and did not go to front, evades mobilization in Kyiv - media Former head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, after promising to go to the front, is currently not serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and lives in Kyiv.  16 460 89 Previously in trend: Yermak’s influence Yermak’s dismissal

AFU There can be no simple solutions and "silver bullets" on issue of mobilization now, - Palisa Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Pavlo Palisa stated that in the fourth year of full-scale war, there can be no easy solutions or "silver bullets" when it comes to mobilization in Ukraine. This is especially true given the failure of its information support. 8 716 76 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

In Chernihiv, a "training" scheme for evaders at a local university was exposed Bribes for positive grades: Chernihiv university ran fictitious studies for men liable for military service. PHOTOS Police have exposed a criminal group comprising heads of academic departments and a lecturer at one of the universities in Chernihiv, who organized a corruption scheme to obtain deferments from mobilization for men of conscription age. 1 802 8 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Armed Forces of Ukraine, mobilization Martial law and mobilization in Ukraine extended until May 4, 2026 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed laws extending martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine for another 90 days. 3 578 33 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

Nemeriuk’s reservation: Zhelezniak reveals details ’Right-hand man’ of Zelenskyy’s PR aide granted draft exemption as assistant to Servant of People MP Chornyi, - Zhelezniak. VIDEO The director of the Islandia channel, where political strategist Volodymyr Petrov works, was granted a draft exemption as an assistant to Servant of the People MP Dmytro Chornyi. 7 572 22 Previously in trend: Activities of Volodymyr Petrov

Organised a scheme to evade mobilisation: an official of the Regional State Administration and his accomplices exposed Smyk, Kyiv Regional State Administration official, helped men evade mobilization for $15,000. PHOTOS Law enforcement agencies have dismantled another large-scale draft evasion scheme in Kyiv and detained the first deputy head of one of the capital’s district state administrations who was involved in the scheme. 3 071 16 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

AFU, military Military personnel should not be directly involved in mobilisation and delivery to TCRSS, - Office of the Military Ombudsman. The division of society into military personnel and civilians, or TCR and civilians, does not contribute to strengthening Ukraine's defence capabilities. 9 041 110 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Military Ombudsman Institution

Did Yermak go to the front? Zhelezniak received a response from the Ministry of Defence Yermak, who promised to go to front, is not serving anywhere, - Zhelezniak. VIDEO Former Head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak is not performing military service. 11 228 66 Previously in trend: Yermak’s dismissal

Zelensky and Fedorov Defense Ministry to propose systemic solutions to problems with TCR. Larger-scale mobilization changes needed, Zelenskyy says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held his first meeting with newly appointed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The talks focused, in particular, on changes to the mobilization process. 12 664 109 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine

The Rada supported the extension of martial law and mobilisation Rada extended martial law and mobilisation until 4 May 2026 The Verkhovna Rada voted to extend martial law in Ukraine for 90 days. 1 882 6 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

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