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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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fictitious mobilisation TCR officials fictitiously "mobilized" 276 people: artificially inflated statistics by adding dead and fictitious persons. PHOTO Three officials of territorial centers of recruitment and social support (TCR and SS) have been exposed over "paper mobilization". To report the "successful" fulfillment of the plan, they invented mobilized persons who did not actually exist. 8 766 67 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

Syrskyi on the demobilisation of Ukrainian military personnel Syrskyi says when demobilization of military personnel may be possible in Ukraine Demobilization of service members will take place after the war ends, while mechanisms for discharge during hostilities are currently being considered. 7 352 57 Previously in trend: Reforms in the army

Servant of the People proposes changing the rules on exemption from mobilisation "Servant of People" Zaremskyi proposes changing mobilization exemption rules: deferments for fixed term Maksym Zaremskyi, an MP from the Servant of the People faction, supports changing the rules for mobilization exemptions. 17 454 128 Previously in trend: Employee mobilization exemption

Ukraine warns Putin may launch mobilization after Duma vote Putin may announce mobilization after State Duma elections, President’s Office says Deputy head of the President’s Office and Brigadier General Pavlo Palisa said Ukraine does not rule out the possibility of mobilization in Russia after the State Duma elections. 4 275 24 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

Palisa comments on Ukraine’s mobilization age Issue of mobilization age depends on situation at front, Palisa says The authorities do not plan to lower the mobilization age, but allow for changes depending on the situation at the front. Women’s mobilization remains voluntary. 4 371 72 Previously in trend: Mobilization of women to AFU Mobilisation in Ukraine

Reserve+ Over 90% of deferrals are now extended automatically, - Ministry of Defence More than 90% of deferrals from mobilization are now automatically extended without the need for applications, certificates, or personal requests. The system automatically verifies the grounds through government registries, after which the updated record automatically appears in the user’s... 1 967 5 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Violations during mobilization: Lubinets named the number of appeals Number of appeals regarding violations of rights during mobilization has increased 333 times, - Lubinets Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, said that the number of complaints he has received regarding violations during mobilization has increased 333-fold. 2 137 41 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

Lukashenko Lukashenko has announced "selective" mobilisation of units in Belarus, - media Belarus's self-proclaimed president, Alexander Lukashenko, has announced his intention to carry out a "selective" mobilization of certain military units in the country. 3 190 21 Previously in trend: Belarusians fighting on Russia’s side against Ukraine

Reform of the TCR and SS: what is the Ministry of Defense proposing? Ministry of Defense proposes transforming TCR into "Reserve+ Offices," - media The Ministry of Defense proposes transforming the TCR and SS into "Reserve+ Offices" with separate units. 9 177 175 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

A cry from the heart of a soldier Chornohuz on the cost of defense New contracts, clear terms of service, and salaries of up to 400,000—media has learned the details of the new military reform. INFOGRAPHICS The government is working on introducing a new contract system with fixed terms of service for newly mobilized and active-duty military personnel. 11 055 68 Previously in trend: Demobilization Bill Contracts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Zaluzhnyi on mobilization and demobilization in Ukraine Impossible to find logic for mass demobilization during war – Zaluzhnyi The issue of mobilization and its implementation methods is increasingly becoming the center of conflict between the population and Ukraine's state authorities. 5 084 61 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

bgmt training, photo, centre Defense Ministry outlines mobilization reform: steps being prepared to change selection, military medical commissions and training The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working on a systemic solution that should correct mistakes made during military medical commissions and improve the quality of the mobilization pool. 9 443 49 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine Reforms in the army

Kim Jong-un has called on young people to prepare for war in Ukraine Kim Jong-un has called on young people to prepare for war in Ukraine – North Korea steps up mobilisation During a congress of a youth organization, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on young people to strengthen their discipline and readiness to carry out the state’s tasks, linking this to participation in the war against Ukraine on Russia’s side. 5 861 30 Previously in trend: DPRK soldiers in the Kursk region Cooperation between the DPRK and Russia

Martial law and mobilization have been extended until August 2 Martial law and mobilization have been extended until August 2: Zelenskyy has signed the laws President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed laws extending martial law and mobilization for 90 days—until August 2, 2026. 1 817 45 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

The Rada has extended martial law for 90 days: what is known? Rada approved extension of martial law and mobilization until August 2 (updated) The Verkhovna Rada has approved a bill to extend martial law and general mobilization for 90 days, until August 2, 2026. 3 091 53 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

mobilization with a specific deadline Reshetilova proposes new approach to mobilization: If 1.6 million draft dodgers join military, 2- to 3-year term of service could be introduced In Ukraine, the issue of demobilization can be considered provided that citizens who are currently evading mobilization are enlisted into service. At the same time, clear terms of service—approximately 2–3 years—must be established for newly enlisted servicemembers. 12 497 157 Previously in trend: alternative to demobilisation Mobilisation in Ukraine

Butusov on the requirement to obtain permission to travel abroad before the age of 23: it’s nonsense Requiring permission to travel abroad for those under 23 is completely senseless decision, - Butusov The best pilots for FPV drones are young people, so allowing them to travel abroad before the age of 23 is a senseless decision. 7 039 119 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Mobilisation in the Russian Federation and the blocking of social media: Zelenskyy’s statement Russia is blocking social media as it prepares for major mobilisation, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that the blocking of social media in Russia may be linked to a large-scale mobilisation. 10 233 69 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

TCR & SS Defense Ministry considers idea of redistributing functions between TCR and National Police – media The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is considering the idea of redistributing the functions of searching for and delivering violators to the Territorial Centres of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR & SS) between the TCR & SS and the National Police. 6 458 67 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine

Ariev criticises Zelenskyy over remarks on men abroad European Solidarity MP Ariev: Zelenskyy should bring back Mindich instead of talking about returning Ukrainian men from abroad Volodymyr Ariev, a member of parliament from the European Solidarity faction, believes that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement about returning men of mobilisation age from Germany to Ukraine is political. 6 788 72 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization Mobilisation in Ukraine Return of Ukrainians

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Germany should deal with Ukrainians who left Ukraine illegally, Zelenskyy says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that men of mobilisation age who left the country illegally should return to Ukraine. 20 738 144 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine men’s departure abroad

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. 5 559 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. 16 856 118 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. 5 576 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. 3 116 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. 14 200 102 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. 9 456 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. 16 352 218

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. 26 126 231 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. 3 601 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. 14 836 287 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. 7 857 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. 17 792 170 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. 16 634 177 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. 15 998 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. 17 876 139 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. 5 332 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. 18 613 100 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. 6 345 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. 10 260 138 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. 4 540 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. 37 771 166 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... 27 706 127 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. 3 211 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. 6 330 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. 10 359 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. 11 607 130 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. 11 217 186 Previously in trend: Military rotation Mobilisation in Ukraine

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