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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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Людина не може сама пройти ВЛК. Направлення на медкомісію "обмежено придатним" має видавати ТЦК Person cannot undergo MMC on his or her own. Referral to medical commission for "limitedly fit" should be issued by TCR - Ministry of Defense Referrals for a second military medical examination for "limitedly fit" persons must be issued by the military commissariat. 18 193 100 Previously in trend: War

військовий,мобілізація,квиток Ministry of Defence has explained in detail how fitness of persons liable for military service will be determined: Depending on degree of impairment From now on, in order to determine the fitness or unfitness for service, the medical examination board will take into account not only diseases but also disorders of the body caused by these diseases. 29 446 168

військовий,мобілізація,квиток What categories of state officials are subject to reservation: Explanation of MoD Currently, there is a clear list of categories of state officials who will be exempt from mobilization. 9 792 23

Штрафи за порушення військового обліку можуть зрости Fines for violation of military registration rules may quintuple, and powers for TCRs will be enlarged - Osadchuk, People’s Deputy of "Voice" The draft law No. 10379, which provides for stricter punishments for violations of military registration and mobilization evasion, contains amendments that significantly enlarge the powers of the TCR. 13 782 95 Previously in trend: War

мобілізація,тцк After updating data in TCR via account, separate draft notice to be sent for undergoing MMC - General Staff If persons liable for military service update their data through an account, they will undergo an MMC (Military Medical Commission) only after receiving a relevant draft notice. 16 790 40

призов,мобілізація,тцк Absolutely all men aged 18 to 60 have to update their data in TCR starting from 18 May - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stressed that starting from 18 May, absolutely all men aged 18 to 60 must update their data in the TCR. 41 768 135

влк New list of diseases to be used to assess fitness for military service. DOCUMENT The Ministry of Defence has approved amendments to the Regulation on Military Medical Expertise in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 84 660 94

Рекрутинговий центр в Мукачево 20th Recruitment Center for Armed Forces of Ukraine is opened in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia region The 20th Recruitment Center of the Ukrainian Army was opened in Mukachevo (Zakarpattia region). 1 676 11

реєстр військовозабов'язаних Ministry of Defense: Account of persons liable for military service will be launched on May 18 Account of persons liable for military service will be launched on May 18. Access to it will be provided through a mobile application. 17 337 64

шабунін Only provision on particularly serious crimes will be removed from draft law on exemption of corrupt officials from punishment in exchange for military service. Most of them will escape punishment - Shabunin The Verkhovna Rada is set to vote in the second reading on draft law 11079-1 on the release of top corrupt officials from prison, allegedly in exchange for their military service. 11 640 83

мобілізація Parliament proposes to equalize right of women and men with children under 18 to be discharged from military service in wartime The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law that would equalize the rights of women and men with children under 18 to be discharged from military service during wartime. 10 164 27

науседа,зеленський Zelenskyy and Nausėda talked about return of Ukrainian men, - Advisor to President of Lithuania Budrys The return of Ukrainian men of military age from Latvia was discussed at the level of the presidents of the two countries during their last meeting in Vilnius. 7 315 100

Стефанішина про повернення чоловіків з-за кордону There will be no restrictions and forced return of Ukrainians from EU, - Stefanishyna Ukraine will not forcibly return men of military age from abroad. 12 924 166

Ухилення від мобілізації Prosecutor’s Office: Over 10.7 thousand criminal proceedings have been registered against evaders since beginning of war Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, law enforcement officers have registered 10,702 criminal proceedings for evading military service. 4 342 26

Посол України у Польщі Василь Зварич Ukraine did not ask Poland for help in extradition of men - Ambassador Zvarych Official Kyiv did not ask Poland for help in returning men of military age from abroad. 4 816 101

Чоловіків ділитимуть на чотири категорії за станом здоровʼям Men fit for military service will be divided into 4 categories based on their health - Ministry of Defence. LIST After the cancellation of the status of "limited fitness", men will be divided into four categories. The criteria for illnesses, conditions and physical disabilities that determine the degree of fitness of a person liable for military service will also be updated. 40 841 127

Черга чоловіків в ДП Документ в Варшаві для оформлення паспорта US State Department answers whether it will help Ukraine return men from abroad The U.S. government has no position on helping Ukraine return men of mobilization age from abroad. 15 211 99

повістка Ukrainians who are trying to avoid mobilization are least in center of country - poll by Democratic Initiatives Foundation. INFOGRAPHICS The highest intention to avoid mobilization is widespread in the east of the country, and the lowest - in the center. 9 862 17

військовий,мобілізація,квиток Lithuania should help Ukraine return men of conscription age - Minister of Defense Kasciunas Lithuania can assist Ukraine in returning men of the conscription age. However, first, it is worth waiting to see how this procedure will be implemented in Poland. 9 636 136

повістка TCRSSs abroad will not serve summons - Ministry of Defense. VIDEO Citizens of conscription age abroad will have the opportunity to update their military registration data, in particular through the electronic cabinet. 9 357 109

Міністр оборони Владислав Косіняк-Камиш . 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. 47 578 511

паспорт,громадянство Ukrainian men of military age will not be able to obtain passports abroad The government has banned the sending of international passports and passports of Ukrainian citizens abroad. 23 564 340

зсу,мобілізація Law on mobilisation: What changes will take place from 18 May. INFOGRAPHICS The Ministry of Defence explained the main changes to the Law on Mobilisation, which was previously adopted by the Verkhovna Rada and signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 35 443 67

паспорт,громадянство Provision of consular services is temporarily restricted and will be resumed in accordance with changes in legislation on military registration - MFA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has explained the reasons for the temporary restrictions on accepting new applications for consular services. 16 536 157

мобілізація,тцк Death of mobilised man in Zakarpattia: Prosecutor General’s Office has initiated proceedings Criminal proceedings have been initiated over the death of a mobilised man in Zakarpattia. 7 453 55

україна,мобілізація Ukrainian Consulate in Poland and Consulate General in Barcelona suspend reception of citizens of military age (updated) The Ukrainian consulate in Poland has suspended the reception of citizens of military age. 7 621 77

мобілізація Starting tomorrow, all Ukrainian consulates will stop providing services to men of military age - media The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ordered the heads of all Ukrainian diplomatic missions to temporarily suspend all consular activities with citizens of conscription age. The ban will remain in effect until the provisions of the law on enhanced mobilization are clarified. 59 869 419

володимир,зеленський Young fighters are needed in this war. They have better physical fitness and are quicker to verse in technologies - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy explained the lowering of Ukraine’s conscription age from 27 to 25 by saying that young people have better physical fitness and are quicker to verse in technologies that are widely used in combat operations. 20 778 120 Previously in trend: War

мобілізація,тцк Lawyer: Men who come to TCR voluntarily will get two months’ determent Some persons liable for military service will be able to receive a two-month deferment from mobilization. To do this, you need to voluntarily come to the TCR. 26 123 125

військовий,збір Serviceman with shell shock was sentenced to 5 years in prison for refusing to comply with his commander’s order to force Dnieper River A soldier of one of the marine brigades was sentenced to 5 years in prison for refusing to comply with his commander’s order to force the Dnieper River and gain a foothold in the village of Krynky, Kherson region. 31 470 244

мобілізація,тцк Police search for 5387 men liable for military service in Kyiv due to failure to appear at TCR - media. DOCUMENT The Kyiv police received 5,387 requests from territorial centres for recruitment and social support (TCR and SS) to identify the place of residence and bring in persons liable for military service to draw up administrative reports against them. 10 997 62

мобілізація "Servant of People" Venislavskyi: Updating men’s data for consular services does not mean serving summons abroad Updating the military registration data of men abroad is necessary so that TCR employees understand who is abroad and do not waste time on issuing summonses in Ukraine. 6 267 49

зона,неволя,тюрма,колонія Depending on level of military training, convicts will be able to serve not only as private soldiers, but also as sergeants and officers - "Servant of People" Shuliak The draft law on the involvement of convicts in the defense of Ukraine in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, adopted in the first reading, stipulates that prisoners will be kept on a special register, and their administrative supervision will be exercised by the commander of the military unit. The convicts will be able to serve not only as private soldiers, but also as sergeants and officers, depending on their military training. 4 197 54 Previously in trend: War

повістка Media: New law on mobilisation does not specify whether summonses should be in paper or electronic form The new law on mobilisation does not provide a direct answer to the question of whether a summons can be served electronically - it neither provides for such a procedure nor prohibits its introduction by the Cabinet of Ministers. 6 538 35

мобілізація Law on mobilization in Ukraine has been published: it will enter into force on May 18 On Wednesday, 17 April, the law on improving certain issues of mobilisation, military registration and military service was published in the official publication of the Verkhovna Rada, the Voice of Ukraine. The document comes into force one month after its publication. 27 861 56

призначення,зеленський,підпис,підписав Zelenskyy signs law on mobilisation President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed the Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Certain Issues of Military Service, Mobilisation and Military Registration. 29 284 165

авто Car mobilization: From whom and under what conditions vehicle can be seized Cars can be seized for the needs of the Armed Forces from citizens who have more than one vehicle. 28 021 110

мобілізація,тцк "Servant of people" Kopytin: Draft law on mobilisation has passed test of compliance with Constitution The future of the draft law on mobilisation depends on the "political will" of the president. 10 128 69

слобоженко, непридатні Company of "unfit for military service" young men from Ukraine leads luxurious life abroad - media. VIDEO A group of young men from Ukraine who went abroad as unfit for military service or as volunteers lead a life of luxury during the war. 73 767 309

військовий,комп'ютер,військовослужбовець,айті,діджиталізація,цифровізація All regions of Ukraine have already digitised data on men of conscription age who can be mobilised - Ministry of Defence The Ministry of Defence has relaunched the Oberih electronic system and digitised data on men of conscription age who can be mobilised into the Armed Forces. 14 039 90

освіта,вища Students, post-graduates and teachers will have deferment from mobilization. PROVISIONS The Law on Mobilization took into account the proposal of the Education Committee regarding the right of deferment of mobilization for postgraduate students. 9 412 22

мобілізація,тцк Registration of conscripts in electronic cabinet will be voluntary - Ministry of Defense The electronic cabinet of a conscript is simply a convenient service for people, registration in it will be voluntary. 7 943 49

копитін "Large motivational package will encourage men to serve under contract" - "servant of people" Kopytin on law on mobilisation MP Ihor Kopytin of the "Servant of the People" faction believes that the law on mobilisation passed by the Verkhovna Rada has many positive aspects that society does not notice. 28 994 140 Previously in trend: War

Військовий квиток "Servant of People" Zdebskyi on demobilization: "It is not time to consider disbanding of army when country is at war" Demobilization is impossible now, as Ukraine must be prepared for a new offensive by the Russian occupation forces. 7 641 56 Previously in trend: War

зсу Ukrainian Armed Forces have staff shortage at front, enemy outnumbers us 7-10 times - Joint Forces Commander Sodol The Ukrainian Armed Forces have a staff shortage at the front, while the Russian army has a 7-10 times advantage. 30 317 273 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelenskyy: Law on mobilization adopted by Rada will strengthen control over evaders and help military leadership The law on mobilization adopted by the Verkhovna Rada will strengthen control over evaders and help the military leadership. 8 591 48

зсу,армія,мобілізація No demobilisation after 36 months and e-cabinet for persons liable for military service: Main provisions of draft law on mobilisation. LIST On 11 April, the Verkhovna Rada passed a draft law on mobilisation. 43 583 275

вр Rada removes amendment on demobilisation after 36 months The Verkhovna Rada removed the amendment on demobilisation from the government’s draft law. 6 892 29 Previously in trend: War