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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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залужний I will be very happy to see men in army who have gone abroad - Zaluzhnyi The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi told how he feels about the position of Defense Minister Rustem Umierov on the mobilization of Ukrainian men abroad. 14 148 157 War in Ukraine

залужний Zaluzhnyi said about six months rotation: Double number of troops for this purpose The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, spoke out against the adoption of a law on rotation at the front, for example, every six months, because this would require, among other things, an increase in the number of troops by about half. 7 093 17 Previously in trend: War

зсу,мобілізація Zaluzhnyi about mobilization: I need people, ammunition and weapons, issue of deferment is not my responsibility. VIDEO The Ukrainian army needs people, ammunition and weapons to continue fighting. The most important thing is that the people who have joined the army are able to perform their tasks. The issue of deferrals from mobilization and who the state will draft is not the responsibility of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. 17 152 93 War in Ukraine

влк Availability for military service is determined by Medical Military Commission, not by disability group - Zaluzhnyi. VIDEO The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, said that the degree of disability is not currently relevant to the issue of mobilization. A military medical commission will decide the availability. 19 415 150 Previously in trend: War

залужний,змеко Zaluzhnyi is talking about mobilizing 400-500 thousand people: Military command did not submit request for figures. VIDEO The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, commented on plans to mobilize 500,000 people into the Ukrainian army. 30 806 177 War in Ukraine

мобілізація,тцк "Servants of People" have decided how to communicate law on mobilization: to be silent and send it to military - media MPs from the pro-government "Servant of the People" faction were advised to avoid commenting on the draft law on improving mobilization and military registration submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers to the Verkhovna Rada. All questions should be directed to the military command. 26 746 125 War in Ukraine

зсу,мобілізація Current MPs have deferral from conscription during mobilization, while civil servants, employees of BEB and prosecutors are not eligible - draft law Draft Law No. 10378 "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Improving Certain Issues of Mobilization, Military Registration and Military Service" submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers to the Verkhovna Rada clarifies who is not subject to mobilization and is entitled to a deferment. 65 349 62 War in Ukraine

зсу,мобілізація Cabinet of Ministers introduced draft law on mobilization (updated) The Cabinet of Ministers registered in the Rada a draft law on "improving certain issues of mobilisation, military registration and military service". 82 938 382 Previously in trend: War

мобілізація,тцк Command requested mobilization of 500 thousand military. Absence of draft law gives rise to fakes on checkpoints and "Diya", - Arakhamia Today, the government should introduce a draft law on mobilization, which it is working on at the request of the military. 35 533 192 Previously in trend: War

умєров Ministry of Defense is considering possibility of inviting to TCR through electronic notifications, - Umerov The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is considering the possibility of notifying men of the need to report to a territorial recruitment and social support centre via electronic notification. Similar invitations will be sent to men who are citizens of Ukraine and abroad 34 029 347 War in Ukraine

данілов Additional mobilization is needed for military rotation, but no final decision has been made yet - Danilov The additional mobilization, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a press conference, is needed to rotate the military. Its final scope has not yet been determined. 7 779 51 Previously in trend: War

зсу Draft law on mobilization of men abroad is being prepared in Rada. It will be presented in January, - Batkivshchyna ("Fatherland"-ed.) People’s Deputy Ivchenko Ukrainian men abroad will have to undergo the same identification as men in Ukraine. 20 533 187 Previously in trend: War

естонія Estonia will not help Ukraine mobilize Ukrainian men on its territory Janek Mägi, head of the Border and Migration Policy Department of the Estonian Ministry of the Internal Affairs, said that Kyiv had not asked Tallinn to help mobilize Ukrainian men who are on Estonian territory. 8 871 72 World

воин,зсу,воїн There is no final version of draft law on mobilization yet, - People’s Deputy of "Voice", warrior Kostenko There is no final version of the new draft law on military service and mobilization in Ukraine, it is still under formation. 5 479 14 War in Ukraine

повістка Bezuhla about planned changes in mobilization: conscription from 25 years, service no longer than 36 months, "partial suitability" will be removed "Servant of People" Mariana Bezuhla explained what changes are planned to be introduced into the mobilization process, taking into account the remarks of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 40 515 252 War in Ukraine

рф,мобілізація Russia calls up about 1,000-1,200 soldiers to army every day, - Defence Intelligence In Russia, 1,000-1,200 people are drafted into the army every day. At the same time, the level of dissatisfaction with forced mobilization increased to almost 70%. 3 438 25 Previously in trend: War

шеврон Ministry of Defense: We will still recruit necessary number of people, either through recruiting or through mobilization Ukrainians are urged to join the ranks of the Defense Forces using the recruiting mechanism, but it does not cancel mobilization. In any case, someone needs to defend the state in combat positions, and the state will still recruit the necessary number of people to the army. 39 175 268 Previously in trend: War

умєров Ukraine wants to mobilize men who are abroad - Umerov Ukrainians of draft age living outside the country will receive an invitation to appear at the draft points of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. If they do not come, they will face sanctions. 35 996 385 War in Ukraine

транспорт,автобус,маршрутка,троллейбус,коронавирус There are not enough public transport drivers in occupied Donetsk due to forced mobilization to Russian army, - Center for National Resistance In the temporarily occupied Donetsk, due to forced mobilization to the Russian army, there is a shortage of public transport drivers. The shortage of drivers is 60%. 1 345 10 War in Ukraine

україна,мобілізація Launch of electronic registry of conscripts "Oberih" will simplify mobilization measures in Ukraine, - spokesman of Ground Forces, Fitio The launch of a single electronic registry of conscripts "Oberih" will significantly simplify mobilization measures in Ukraine. 9 933 67 War in Ukraine

призов,мобілізація,тцк If person liable for military service changes his place of residence and does not register with new Military Recruitment Centre within 7 days, he deliberately evades his constitutional duty, - Land Forces spokesman Fito If a person liable for military service has moved to a new place of residence, he or she has one week to register with the new Military Recruitment Centre. However, some citizens deliberately evade their constitutional duty in this way. 8 515 102 Society

конфлікт,тцк Most conflicts between citizens and Military Recruitment Centres are due to attempts to avoid mobilization, - Land Forces spokesman Fito Situations, where representatives of the Military Recruitment Centres use force against citizens or break into their homes, are unacceptable. In case of violations, you should contact the police or the hotline of the Ministry of Defense. 6 851 172 Society

жінки,зсу If women voluntarily want to join the ranks of AFU, they can do it on their own, currently they are not subject to mobilization, - spokesman of Ground Forces, Fitio Currently, women are not subject to mobilization into the AFU. However, if a Ukrainian woman voluntarily wishes to join the army, she can do so on her own if her profession is in demand. 1 962 11 War in Ukraine

мобілізація,тцк Health condition, three minor children, caring for parents with disabilities - Land Forces on reasons for mobilization deferment Currently, Ukraine has a clearly defined list of reasons and required documents for the deferment of mobilization. The deferment may be granted for health reasons, due to the presence of three or more minor children, or to care for parents with disabilities. 9 698 21 Previously in trend: War

україна,мобілізація 18-year-olds can be served with draft notice, but it does not mean being ordered to frontline - Land Forces Currently, 18-year-old boys are not being mobilized in Ukraine, but they can be served with a draft notice. 8 093 21 Previously in trend: War

телефон,мобільний,жінки,зсу I will not sign law on women’s mobilization. I can agree with lowering draft age to 25, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would not sign the law on women’s mobilization. 9 213 63 War in Ukraine

війна,зсу "One soldier is six civilians who pay taxes" - Zelensky President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on mobilisation in Ukraine and the General Staff’s proposal to mobilise an additional 500,000 people into the Armed Forces. 5 026 24 War in Ukraine

війна,зсу Zelenskyy: General Staff at Headquarters proposed to mobilize additional 450-500 thousand people President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that at the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, the General Staff of the Armed Forces proposed to mobilize about 500,000 additional people into the army. 32 119 207 War in Ukraine

зсу Additional mobilization will cost Ukraine’s budget UAH 500 billion, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that additional mobilization into the Armed Forces would cost the Ukrainian budget UAH 500 billion. 7 561 62 War in Ukraine

мобілізація,тцк Recruitment does not mean refusal to mobilize. Not only those who want to go to war will go to war, - Defense Ministry spokesman Pavliuk Military recruitment will not be equal to mobilisation, as it is a service for volunteers. 13 970 115 War in Ukraine

залужний It is too early to evaluate recruiting, issue of mobilization should be returned to framework that worked before, - Zaluzhnyi. VIDEO It is too early to evaluate the new recruitment project for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In terms of mobilisation, it is necessary to return to the previous framework. 24 019 189 Previously in trend: War

зима,війна,зсу,наступ Ukraine faces problems of recruiting recruits to Armed Forces of Ukraine, authorities only "pretend to mobilize" - Economist Ukraine is facing problems recruiting new recruits to the Armed Forces as it desperately tries to close its frontline against new Russian attacks. The government has been criticised for its indecision on the issue of recruitment. Critics say that the government is only "pretending to mobilise". The Economist predicts that Kyiv will have to make some tough decisions. 35 130 253 Previously in trend: War

буданов It will not be possible to withdraw from mobilisation. No recruitment will cover such volumes, - Budanov on number of Defence Forces. VIDEO Ukraine will not be able to do without mobilisation to maintain the size of the Defence Forces at the required level. 37 322 256 Previously in trend: War

умєров Approaches to training of conscripts must be changed. All our people must be trained and prepared, - Umerov Defense Minister Rustem Umerov took part in the meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the chairmanship of the President of Ukraine and with the participation of the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, the Prime Minister, the Head of the Office of the President, members of the Government, deputies, heads of the RMA, representatives of local self-government bodies. 14 090 155 War in Ukraine

умєров Village head has right to sign draft notices - Umierov The village head has the right to personally sign draft notices. 14 451 89 Previously in trend: War

мобілізація,тцк Changes in mobilization are expected in Ukraine in near future, - Danilov The next meeting of the Staff will consider new mobilization initiatives in Ukraine. 41 976 163 Previously in trend: War

рф,крим,армія,окупанти Tens of thousands of people mobilised to Russian army in occupied Crimea - Tasheva According to official data, since 2014, about 40,000 people have been called up for military service in the occupied Crimea. 3 279 14 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

тцк Transcarpathian Regional Territorial Community (TCK) regarding summons in sports clubs: "These men are not privileged". In the Transcarpathian Regional Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center, they commented on issuing summons to men in sports clubs. 11 939 96 Previously in trend: War

мобілізація Rada is working on draft law of mobilization: Who will be entitled to deferment, issues of leave, and delivery of summonses. In Rada, they are working on a draft law regarding mobilization, recruiting, military service, and other related provisions. 49 250 288 Ukrainian Politics

навчання,зсу Recruiting, money in exchange for contract, and new powers of Military Recruitment Centres: Media told what innovations in mobilization are planned in Ukraine The staffing problem, along with the shortage of ammunition, is gradually coming to the forefront for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. To solve it, the authorities changed their approach and began to use the "carrot" and "stick" method. 41 861 150 Previously in trend: War

повістка Rada proposes to serve draft notice by e-mail and by registered mail - Venislavskyi A draft law is being prepared in Ukraine to allow for the delivery of draft notices by e-mail and registered mail. 26 376 266 War in Ukraine

рф,мобілізація Men in TOT will be mobilised immediately after receiving Russian passport - NRC In the temporarily occupied territories, the invaders force men to "voluntarily" sign a contract with the Russian Armed Forces after receiving a Russian passport. 2 504 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

рф,дружин,мітинг Authorities of Russian Federation are increasing payments to relatives of mobilized to restrain their protests, - British intelligence The Russian authorities, most likely, are concerned about the protests of the families of the mobilized and are trying to restrain them in various ways. 4 807 40 Incidents

зеленський Military leadership and Ministry of Defense should present comprehensive solutions for mobilization and demobilization to Staff - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to the citizens of Ukraine at the end of the 646th day of the war with the Russian Federation. 7 481 77 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelenskyy still hasn’t lowered conscription age as he waits for clearer plan from military - Bloomberg President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not yet signed the law on reducing the maximum age of conscription from 27 to 25 years, as he is waiting for a clearer plan from the military. 10 631 88 Previously in trend: War

зсу,армія,військовий,воїн,мобілізація Idea of demobilizing military after 18 or 36 months of continuous service is being discussed in Verkhovna Rada, - Venislavsky There is no final decision on this matter, the idea is still under discussion. 15 174 106 Previously in trend: War

мобілізація,тцк The Ukrainian government this week will announce changes in the approach to mobilization, - The Guardian This week, the Ukrainian government intends to change the practice of conscription, and the changes will be announced in the coming days. 28 920 64 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Our soldiers and society expect fair answers regarding mobilization, demobilization and rotations in Armed Forces - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to the citizens of Ukraine at the end of the 639th day of the war with the Russian Federation. 8 708 73 Previously in trend: War