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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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Dnipropetrovsk deputy served fictitiously in the Armed Forces Deputy of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council fictitiously served in Armed Forces of Ukraine for sake of her image and received over 200,000 hryvnias, - SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS SBI officers exposed a scheme of fictitious military service by a deputy of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council. All actions were aimed at creating a positive image and obtaining illegal payments from the state budget. 7 287 36 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation

How many people can Ukraine mobilise? Zelenskyy responds Ukraine does not mobilise 18-year-olds, so partners do not decide on sanctions, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called mobilisation a problem in any war. 18 856 283 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation Mobilisation in Ukraine

Vitalii Shabunin Today Zelenskyy’s "servants" will support bills that will allow corrupt officials to hide from court in rear and protect most corrupt judges from dismissal - Shabunin Today, June 3, 2025, a regular meeting of the Verkhovna Rada will be held, during which the "Servants of the People" faction intends to support a number of scandalous bills. 4 896 68

Repeated medical examination. 99% are recognised as fit 99% of those previously deemed "limited fit" are now found fit for service after repeated MMC – "Servant of People" Venislavskyi As of today, more than half of those previously classified as "limited fit" have undergone a repeat military medical commission (MMC). 15 333 142 Previously in trend: Applying for MMC partially fit individuals

mobilisation In Ukraine, mobilisation has slowed down after law was updated, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi After the entry into force of the updated law on mobilisation in Ukraine, there was a surge in the number of mobilised people, but now the pace of mobilisation has decreased. 9 611 40 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

It is proposed to allow men under 23 to leave Rada considers possibility to allow men under 23-24 to go abroad - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The Verkhovna Rada is considering allowing men under the age of 23-24 to go abroad. 6 449 82 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

New services for veterans will be available in Diia Control over appointments to rear positions has been strengthened, - Land Forces The Command of the Land Forces of the AFU has strengthened control over the process of recruitment and appointment to rear positions. 6 872 15 Previously in trend: transferring military personnel to rear

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Pace of mobilisation in Ukraine has not changed. It is important to find funding for weapons The pace of mobilisation in Ukraine has remained stable over the past six months. 2 640 21 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Deputy Prosecutor of Zaporizhzhia region Maksymenko Deputy Prosecutor Maksymenko, suspected of bribery, joins AFU – ACAC Nataliia Maksymenko, Deputy Prosecutor of Zaporizhzhia Region, who is under investigation by NABU and SAPO for soliciting and accepting a $40,000 bribe, has joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 5 987 62 Previously in trend: Corruption in the Prosecutor’s Office

Palisa about the 18-24 program We’re considering expanding "18–24 Contract" program to include UAV-related specializations – Palisa The "18–24 Contract" military service program may be extended to include specializations related to unmanned systems. 1 046 4 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Fire at Vinnytsia TCR and SS TCR building caught fire in Vinnytsia. VIDEO The building of a local TCR and SS caught fire in Vinnytsia. 12 516 128 Previously in trend: Chornobyl fire

Butusov, Yurii Yurii Butusov enlisted in Ukraine’s National Guard. VIDEO Censor.NET Editor-in-Сhief Yurii Butusov has joined the ranks of Ukraine’s National Guard. 34 337 162 Previously in trend: Butusov enlisted in Ukraine’s National Guard

The case of former heads of the TCK in Rivne region for evading mobilisation has been referred to court Case of former heads of Rivne Regional and District TCR and SS who helped men evade mobilisation referred to court – SBI. PHOTOS The SBI completed an investigation into the former heads of the Rivne regional and district Territorial Centers of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS). 1 072 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

updates in Reserve+ Users must update Reserv+ to latest version – Ministry of Defense Version 1.6.1 of the Reserv+ application includes an updated security certificate, making the app even more secure and reliable. 25 203 7 Previously in trend: New options in Reserve+

Man in Lviv forcibly detained by enlistment officers "Busification" violates human rights and harms state’s image – Zavitnevych The primary goal of the newly adopted Mobilization Law was to address the shortage of military personnel. Its implementation has improved mobilization indicators, updated military records, and introduced digital services such as "Reserv+". 6 199 151 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation Forced mobilisation

"Rezerv+" mobile app Deferments automatically extended in "Rezerv+" app for users who received them online – Ministry of Defense Mobilization deferments have been automatically extended in the "Rezerv+" mobile app for users who received them online. 2 662 2 Previously in trend: Deferments in Reserve+

Conscription for women: Hryhorieva supports reinstatement Ukraine should reinstate conscription for women – AFU gender advisor Hryhorieva Oksana Hryhoriieva, Gender Advisor to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has expressed support for reinstating conscription in Ukraine that would include women. 7 576 84 Previously in trend: Mobilization of women to AFU Conscription service in Ukraine

reserve, mobilization Cabinet of Ministers amends procedure for conscription during mobilization The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced amendments to the Procedure for Conscription of Citizens for Military Service during Mobilization in a Special Period. 10 469 13 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral Procedure for conscription during mobilization

official meeting of Zhytomyr TCR was leaked online. What is known Hackers "leaked" video of meeting at Zhytomyr’s Territorial Center of Recruitment which center says was deliberate attempt to discredit it. VIDEO A video of a staff meeting at the Zhytomyr TCR and SS was posted online. They reported a hacker attack. 28 207 138 Previously in trend: mobilization Failure to fulfil mobilisation plan

TRC military servicemember and police officers involved in fatal car accident TCR military servicemember and police officers killed in road accident in Poltava region. Detainee in intensive care. VIDEO A military servicemember of the Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) and police officers were killed in a road accident in the Poltava region. 34 506 211 Previously in trend: mobilization

Religious beliefs are not grounds for exemption from military service Under martial law, religious beliefs do not exempt citizens from military service – Supreme Court During the period of martial law, all Ukrainian citizens — including Jehovah’s Witnesses — are required to fulfill their military duty and serve in the armed forces. 7 138 105 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilization deferral

Some medical workers may lose military exemption status – Defence Ministry clarifies who is affected MoD: Request to Ministry of Health on lifting exemptions from military service for medics concerns only targeted complete staffing of AFU Medical Forces units The request submitted by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence to the Ministry of Health concerns only specialists in critically undersupplied medical fields who have undergone training in military occupational specialties and are needed to complete staffing of Armed Forces medical units. 1 318 24 Previously in trend: mobilization Reservation of medics

Medical personnel may lose military exemption status: who will be affected Ministry of Health preparing lists of medical personnel to lift exemption from military service: request received from Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces The Ministry of Health has received a request from the Ministry of Defence and the Command of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to lift the military exemption status of certain medical personnel. 21 147 186 Previously in trend: mobilization Reservation of medics

Women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine Relatives may send women to military so that men can stay home with children – AFU gender adviser Hryhoriieva In some Ukrainian families, a woman’s relatives may send her to serve in the army so that her husband can stay at home, arguing that he could be "killed in the war." 6 415 62 Previously in trend: Mobilization of women to AFU

Defence Ministry official helped draft dodgers Employee of Ministry of Defence’s support centre helped draft dodgers obtain "unfitness" in exchange for bribes, - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers, with the assistance of the Ministry of Defence leadership, served a notice of suspicion to an employee of the Centre for Support of the Ministry of Defence and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who had organised the registration of men's "unfitness" for military service for money. 2 453 0

Deferments in the Reserve Plus: The Ministry of Defense announced an update Two new types of deferments to be introduced in "Reserv+" in May – Ministry of Defense This May, two new types of deferments will be available in the Reserve+ mobile application for people liable for military service 4 561 8 Previously in trend: Deferments in Reserve+

contract, armed forces Number of brigades under Contract 18-24 project has been increased to 24 - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Contract 18-24 project has been expanded to include 24 brigades instead of 16. 4 254 10 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Will the mobilization age be reduced? Stefanchuk answered Rada will not consider lowering mobilization age – Stefanchuk The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk assured that the parliament would not consider lowering the mobilization age. 3 102 45 Previously in trend: mobilization

student,university,students,education Government wants to limit deferment from mobilisation for students who entered vocational schools after age of 25 The Cabinet of Ministers has initiated draft law No. 13193, which provides for narrowing the circle of persons entitled to deferment from mobilisation due to study. 19 192 56 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

Volunteer fighters 18-24 took the oath Hundreds of contracts signed under "18–24" program – Ministry of Defense Hundreds of contracts have already been signed under the "Contract 18–24" volunteer program. 1 703 9 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Rada extends martial law until 6 August 2025 Rada supports extension of martial law and mobilisation until 6 August (updated) The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has supported the extension of martial law for 90 days - until 6 August 2025. 12 301 140 Previously in trend: Martial law mobilization

Davyd Arakhamia Arakhamia calls MPs who will not vote for extension of martial law "cosmonauts": There are no words. Only letters from end of alphabet. The leader of the "Servant of the People" faction, Davyd Arakhamia, condemns the intention of some MPs not to vote today for the draft laws on the extension of mobilisation and martial law. 8 004 167

Martial law and mobilisation will be extended for 90 days Zelenskyy proposes to extend martial law and mobilisation for 90 days President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sent draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and general mobilisation in Ukraine. 4 938 65 Previously in trend: Martial law

Ruslan, Stefanchuk Martial law and mobilization will be extended, war is not over — Stefanchuk Martial law and the mobilization in Ukraine will be extended. 18 926 200 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

SAPO: 48 defendants in corruption cases mobilized to the Armed Forces Forty-eight individuals accused of corruption have voluntarily enlisted in Armed Forces of Ukraine – SAPO Currently, there are 48 individuals involved in SAPO and NABU corruption cases in Ukraine who have chosen to voluntarily join the Armed Forces in order to avoid punishment. 2 054 38 Previously in trend: mobilisation of corrupt officials

Judges accused of corruption mobilise to Defence Forces Judges accused of corruption mobilise to avoid punishment - "Automaidan" Judges accused of corruption have found a way to avoid responsibility. They are mobilising, using the provisions of the law to stop their cases. 5 220 44 Previously in trend: mobilisation of corrupt officials

Nasirov will not be mobilised Armed Forces of Ukraine cancelled order to mobilize Nasirov, initiated internal investigation An internal investigation is being conducted into the conscription of the former head of the State Fiscal Service Roman Nasirov, who is a suspect in the €21 million bribery case, into the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The mobilization order itself has already been canceled. 19 103 101 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov Nasirov mobilized

Update of "partially fit" status All partially fit individuals must undergo repeat MMC by June 5 – Ministry of Defense By June 5, 2025, persons who have the status of limited fitness must re-pass a military medical commission (MMC). 7 688 87 Previously in trend: partially fit individuals

How many TCR employees are fighting at front. Data from Armed Forces of Ukraine 70% of TCR employees have gone to front since autumn 2024, - Land Forces Since autumn 2024, the composition of territorial recruitment and social support centres across the country has changed. 39 443 119 Previously in trend: mobilization TCR at front

former convicts in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Prisoners convicted of particularly serious crimes are not eligible to join Armed Forces – Penitentiary Service Not all inmates can be conditionally released to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian legislation. 1 418 4 Previously in trend: Mobilization of convicts

Law enforcement officers who extorted bribes from entrepreneurs exposed in Odesa region Extorted bribes from entrepreneurs under threat of mobilisation: two law enforcement officers exposed in Odesa region - SBI. PHOTOS The SBI and the SSU exposed two law enforcement officers who forced entrepreneurs to pay bribes by threatening to mobilise their employees. 4 233 13 Previously in trend: Bribery in government Forced mobilisation

wall of drones Unmanned Systems Forces announce recruitment drive for women’s unit "Harpies". VIDEO The Unmanned Systems Forces announced a recruitment drive of servicewomen for the "Harpies" unit. 2 266 12 Previously in trend: Mobilization of women to AFU

Deferrals for people with disabilities are now available in Reserve+ Deferments for people with disabilities are now available in "Reserve+", - Ministry of Defence In the Reserve+ application, deferrals can be applied for by people with disabilities whose data is available in the Unified State Register of Social Security. 2 749 10 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

More than 1 million people have logged in to Reserve+ New types of deferments will be added to "Reserve+" programme, - Chernohorenko On 26 March, new types of deferments from mobilisation will be available in the "Reserve+" app. 10 462 13 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

The Supreme Court explains mobilization of citizens during violation of the TCR Fact of violation of requirements of TCR during mobilization does not exempt person liable for military service from conscription – Supreme Court The procedure for calling up a citizen liable for military service during mobilization is irreversible, and the recognition of the conscription procedure as unlawful does not entail the dismissal of an illegally mobilized person from military service. 5 956 69 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR

Volunteers aged 18-24 have taken oath Up to three months of training: Ministry of Defence on training under Contract 18-24 programme. INFOGRAPHICS As part of the pilot project "Contract 18-24", citizens recruited for military service are trained in a three-level programme lasting up to 3 months. 1 241 2 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

military, mobilisation, ticket Rada supports draft law on criminal liability of TCR and MMC employees for violations during mobilisation The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted draft law No. 12442 in the first reading, which provides for criminal liability for violations of the legislation on defence, mobilisation preparation and mobilisation committed by heads of territorial recruitment centres (TCR) and members of military medical commissions (MMC). 6 913 124 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

prisoners from russia are being taken to war Two buses with Russian prisoners on their way to war: "They took us by force. Guys are sad - no one wants to die for their Motherland. Everyone wants to go to prison to serve their sentence". VIDEO A video was posted online showing a Russian prisoner filming a bus with his "colleagues" being sent to war. 11 572 36 Previously in trend: War Prisoners in Russian army

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