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Ukraine's mobilization laws and practices continue to evolve amidst ongoing security concerns and demographic challenges. Recent discussions have centered around the possibility of lowering the mobilization age, a proposal met with mixed reactions from public officials and international allies. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has consistently emphasized that any adjustment to the mobilization age must be coupled with sufficient military resources, to avoid placing undue burden on younger citizens.

In 2025, the Ukrainian government has been grappling with proposals to adjust mobilization age limits, triggering a wide range of responses across political and military spectra. Legal amendments have introduced penalties for non-compliance with mobilization laws, and significant discourse surrounds the humane treatment of potential draftees and the strategic necessity of such measures.

The dialogue around mobilization also includes concerns over resource allocation, such as the distribution of military equipment and the role of the international community in supporting Ukraine's defense capabilities. Recent statements from global leaders reflect the complexity of navigating this sensitive issue, which balances national security needs against the preservation of civic freedoms and individual rights.
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Ukraine is developing a reform of recruitment of 18-25 year olds Reform of recruitment of 18-25 year olds under "fair contract" is at final stage of development, - Palisa Ukraine is investigating new ways to attract people to the army, as the current conscription system, inherited from the Soviet era, is slowing down progress. 4 550 38 Previously in trend: mobilization

MFA: Ukraine did not discuss mobilization age with Trump administration Ukraine has not discussed issue of mobilization age with Trump administration - MFA The issue of the mobilization age in Ukraine was not discussed with the administration of US President Donald Trump. 1 441 23 Previously in trend: mobilization

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi There should be no doubt: you must join AFU and fulfill your constitutional duty - Syrskyi The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said that Ukrainian citizens should not hesitate to defend their country, but should fulfill their constitutional duty. 9 550 135 Previously in trend: mobilization

US may offer to lower conscription age in exchange for weapons US may demand lowering of Ukraine’s military age in exchange for arms supplies - Times The US presidential administration may demand a reduction in the conscription age to 18 in exchange for arms supplies. 5 079 61 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy comments on lowering the mobilization age 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. 14 200 257 Previously in trend: mobilization

Oleh Druz Only currency has changed since last detention of chief psychiatrist of Armed Forces of Ukraine, Druz, from hryvnias to dollars, - journalist Nikolov. PHOTO Journalist Yurii Nikolov recalled that the chief psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleh Druz, was already detained on suspicion of corruption in 2017. 37 803 138

Deferments for students Deferments for students, post-graduate students and PhD students through "Reserve+" are available again - Chernohorenko The service of deferment from mobilization for students, post-graduate students and PhD students is again available in the mobile application "Reserve+". 944 1

Deferment through Reserve+ Deferments for students and post-graduate students return to Reserve+ from January 22 - Ministry of Defense From January 22, 2025, deferments for students and post-graduate students will return to the Reserve+ application. 1 801 1

Limitedly fit individuals will be fined for failing to undergo MMC by February 5, 2025 "Limitedly fit" individuals have to undergo MMC by February 5 and comply with the provision of law. There is no conflict, - "Servant of people" Venislavskyi Citizens liable for military service who have previously received the status of "limitedly fit" must re-undergo a military medical examination (MMC) by February 5 to comply with the law. Otherwise, they will have to pay a fine of 17 thousand hryvnias. 10 520 109

Lowering the mobilization age: Fediienko says the Rada is not considering it "Servant of people" Fediienko: Rada is not considering any initiatives to lower mobilization age Currently, the Verkhovna Rada has no legislative initiatives to lower the mobilization age in Ukraine. 3 003 106 Previously in trend: mobilization

1358 Ukrainians returned from Russian captivity in 2024 Reducing mobilization age is impossible without providing army with equipment, - Zelenskyy Ukraine will not consider lowering the mobilization age, despite relevant proposals. 6 071 125

For how long can you be detained for violating the rules of mobilization Administrative detention for violation of mobilization rules can last up to 3 hours - TCR. VIDEO Law enforcement officers or TCR employees may detain a citizen who is maliciously disobeying. This should be done under a protocol. 8 606 55 Previously in trend: mobilization

Involvement of the police in issuing draft notices Police representatives have no right to mobilize citizens - TRC and SS Representatives of the National Police have the right to conduct warning measures without the participation of employees of the territorial recruitment center, but they cannot mobilize citizens. 6 258 87

MMC for people of limited fitness "Limitedly fit" individuals who fail to undergo MMC by February 5 will be fined. Fines range from UAH 17,000 to 25,500 - Cherkasy TCR and SS Persons liable for military service who previously had the status of "limited fitness" must undergo a military medical examination (MMC) by February 5 this year. 36 903 132

National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan Problem of lack of people at front in Ukraine has become "more acute", age of mobilization should be lowered - Sullivan US President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said that Ukraine would have to decide to lower the draft age to 18, but that it was Kyiv's sovereign decision. 18 467 290 Previously in trend: mobilization

TCR worker threatens to kill in Kharkiv TCR employee threatens conscript driver in Kharkiv: "If you even move, I’ll f#ing kill you". VIDEO An employee of the TCR threatened a driver with military service during a document check in Kharkiv. 30 676 302

Waltz Ukraine is facing shortage of human resources, as draft age is not 18, - Trump’s adviser Waltz National Security Advisor to US President-elect Donald Trump Mike Volz said that Ukraine faces a serious shortage of human resources because the conscription age is not 18. 32 209 632

Azov conducts a recruitment campaign Military is tired of figuring out how to convince Ukrainians to defend their own land - Deputy Commander of Azov Brigade Palamar The new recruitment campaign for the Azov Brigade will not feature heroic photos, touching texts, or epic videos. Now the time has changed. 16 965 241

Russia plans to increase conscription of Ukrainians Kremlin has started to form lists for mobilization for spring campaign - NRC The occupation administrations of the Russian Federation are actively forming lists of citizens who are planned to be drafted into the Russian army for spring mobilization. 4 630 110

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. 6 448 17 Previously in trend: mobilization

Military registration of 17-year-olds: Venislavskyi talks about fines 17-year-old boys will pay fine if they fail to register on time - "servant of people" Venislavskyi Ukrainian young men living abroad will be able to register for military service. However, they may be brought to administrative responsibility if they violate the rules of military registration. 7 414 72 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. 16 589 74

tcr busifies a lviv resident Three men in military uniforms and three in civilian clothes beat man and take him away in unknown direction in Lviv. VIDEO A video was posted online showing six men beating another man together and then pushing him into a car and driving him somewhere. 23 241 299 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy signs law allowing demobilization due to death of half-siblings Zelenskyy signs law on demobilization of military in case of death or disappearance of half-siblings President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law allowing military personnel to be discharged from service during martial law in the event of the death or disappearance of their half-brother or sister. 4 541 17

Zelenskyy Zelensky signs law on deferment of mobilization for relatives of those killed or missing in action President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law on deferment and demobilisation for relatives of those killed or missing in action. 3 322 23

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. 8 108 77 Previously in trend: mobilization

Military ID Ministry of Health refutes fake reports about alleged mobilization of people with disabilities from January 1 The Ministry of Health has refuted the information about the alleged mobilization of people with disabilities from January 1. 2 938 14 Previously in trend: mobilization

military registration Professional standard "Inspector of military registration" registered in Ukraine: General Staff told what this specialist will do The National Qualifications Agency has registered the professional standard "Military Registration Inspector". This document will be used by all Ukrainian enterprises that plan to hire a specialist for this position. 5 865 28

military ID card There are no bills to reduce mobilization age either in Rada or in relevant committee - Zavitnevych There have been no bills to reduce the mobilization age from 25 to 18 years in the Verkhovna Rada or in our specialized Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, in particular. 1 071 7

Mobilisation in Ukraine Media outlets cited 17th Brigade of National Guard of Ukraine as reporting on preparation of draft law to lower mobilisation age. Brigade says it is fake Information about the alleged lowering of the mobilisation age, which was reported by the media with reference to a representative of the 17th National Guard Brigade, is not true. 1 807 8

verdict Poltava resident sentenced to 3 years in prison for evading mobilisation In Poltava region, a man was sentenced to three years in prison for evading mobilisation. 4 593 42

У Резерв+ вже доступний сервіс повторного уточнення даних Service for re-refinement of data of persons liable for military service has been launched in "Reserve+" - MoD A new service has been launched in the application for persons liable for military service "Reserve+" - re-refinement of data. 11 306 4

President of Ukraine Zelenskyy Zelenskyy on lowering mobilization age: Not enough weapons, not enough people. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the possibility of lowering the mobilisation age in Ukraine. 5 036 79 Previously in trend: mobilization

Russian contract soldier with paterella and assault rifle in his hands, KhMAO special forces Occupier trolling subordinate stormtrooper who is barely moving with paterella and assault rifle in his hands: "Warrior is walking with flying gait! Special forces! We will assault, f#ck!". VIDEO A video has been posted online in which the occupier films his subordinates, the stormtroopers, and shows the state of their fitness for service in the army. 11 921 57 Previously in trend: War

Scandal with the TCR in Volyn: Lubinets criticizes illegal actions In Volyn, TCR workers take man on stretcher out of hospital and conscript him forcibly. Lubinets appealed to State Bureau of Investigation and prosecutor’s office. VIDEO The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, received an appeal from a woman from Volyn region who complained about employees of the Kovel City TCR and SS. They inflicted bodily harm on her husband, conscripted him forcibly out of the hospital and took him to the military commissariat. 27 846 162 Previously in trend: mobilization

Zelenskyy responds to calls for lowering the mobilization age in Ukraine Signals about lowering mobilization age are not honest discussion. It is crucial to save lives of our people, our youth - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he had received signals from some allies about lowering the mobilization age, but that this was not currently being considered. It is important for our country to save the lives of young people. 3 851 131 Previously in trend: War

Mobilization age cannot be lowered Lubinets against lowering mobilization age: We have enough men from 30 to 45 years old, this is most effective category Ukraine should not agree to lower the mobilization age. 7 827 201

Lowering mobilization age: what does NATO say? Mobilization is Ukraine’s issue, NATO only provides training, - Head of Alliance’s Representation Turner NATO believes that the issue of mobilization should be decided by Ukraine. 1 086 7 Previously in trend: mobilization

Olha Stefanyshyna on discussions with EU partners on lowering mobilization age Issue of age of mobilized was raised at meetings with top EU officials. This is unacceptable position for Ukraine, - Stefanishyna The issue of lowering the age of mobilization in Ukraine from 18 years old was raised at meetings between the Ukrainian delegation and top officials of the European Union. But such calls from our allies are unacceptable. 3 160 40 Previously in trend: mobilization

law, Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: We should not compensate for lack of equipment and training with young soldiers President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again stated that he is against lowering the mobilisation age. Instead, he calls for the supply of equipment and the reduction of Russia's military capabilities. 11 143 146

US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller If Ukraine lowers mobilisation age to 18, US ready to equip all recruits - State Department If the age of mobilisation in Ukraine is lowered to 18, the United States and its allies are ready to provide equipment to Ukrainian recruits. 31 339 367

Dnipropetrovsk region topped the ranking by the number of applications Dnipropetrovsk region leads in appeals to recruitment centers – Ministry of Defense. INFOGRAPHICS As of December 9, residents of the Dnipropetrovsk region demonstrated the highest activity in terms of the number of appeals to the recruitment centers of the Ukrainian army. 3 618 8 Previously in trend: mobilization

Military ID card Verkhovna Rada is not considering any legislative initiatives to reduce mobilization age - Venislavskyi The Verkhovna Rada is not currently considering any legislative initiatives to lower the mobilization age or to forcefully mobilize women. 3 290 72

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. 12 150 100 Previously in trend: War

TCR worker was dragged by driver on car door in Odesa on 5 December In Odesa, man "dragged" TCR employee on car door: soldier suffers concussion. VIDEO This afternoon, on 5 December, in Odesa, a man refused to show a TCR employee his military registration documents and "dragged" the serviceman on the car door. The latter was seriously injured. 24 782 278 Previously in trend: mobilization

Dmytro Lubinets commented on the situation with passports for 18-year-old Ukrainians abroad 18-year-old boys abroad can get passport only if they have military registration document – Lubinets 18-year-old citizens of Ukraine can obtain a passport abroad only if they have a military registration document. 11 770 99 Previously in trend: mobilization

Russian draft officer recruits illegal immigrants for war Russian draft officer promises Russian passport and trip to war in front of line of illegal migrants: "’Are there any volunteers? No. Then you are going home". VIDEO A video was posted online showing a Russian military commander campaigning for illegal migrant workers from Central Asia to become Russian citizens and go to war in Ukraine. 16 357 72 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy denies preparing to mobilise 18-year-olds No one is preparing mobilisation of 18-year-olds, - Zelenskyy’s adviser Lytvyn The Office of the President denied that they were preparing to mobilise citizens from the age of 18. 4 514 72 Previously in trend: mobilization

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