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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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Almost 1,500 criminal cases initiated for dodging mobilization, - Defense Ministry Nearly 1,500 criminal proceedings launched in Ukraine for dodging mobilization. 24 720 198 Society

минобороны генштаб Sixth wave of military draft effected by 60 per cent, - Ministry of Defense Ministry of Defense has effected the sixth wave of military draft by 60 per cent. 62 572 245 Ukrainian Politics

Next mobilization campaign starts in Ukraine this autumn Deputy head of the military office of the city of Kyiv Ihor Sliusarenko informed that another mobilization campaign will start on Oct. 1. 128 212 1 048 Ukrainian Politics

мобилизация mobilization Three more waves of partial mobilization possible, Deputy Defense Minister says Deputy Defense Minister Petro Mekhed admits that three more waves of partial mobilization will be held depending on the development of the situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 117 924 294 Incidents

минобороны генштаб Electronic registry for enlisted persons to be created by the end of 2015, - Defense Ministry The Defense Ministry of Ukraine intends to complete creation of the state register for enlisted persons. 32 239 117 Ukrainian Politics

полторак Cabinet approved draft bill on electronic registry for enlisted persons, Defense Minister Poltorak says The Cabinet of Ministers in Ukraine approved draft bill providing for creation of electronic registry of enlisted persons. 37 829 52 Ukrainian Politics

аваков avakov Army should be immediately switched into a professional contract one with reduction of its numerical strength and increase of salaries, - Interior Minister The Minister of Internal Affairs considers that the army must consist of professional contract soldiers. 48 742 371 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко "We have no problems with demobilization, the decree will be fulfilled," - Poroshenko The demobilization of the ATO servicemen stipulated by the corresponding decree will take place in August - September this year. All the rumors about its failure are a sheer provocation. 22 367 56 Ukrainian Politics

корниец Search at corrupt prosecutor Korniiets' place reveals three draft notices for his son, - Butusov Three draft notices for the son of the Deputy Prosecutor of the Kyiv region Oleksandr Korniiets were found during a search at his place. 65 581 128 Ukrainian Politics

Rada bans drafting university professors and staff scientists into the army The Verkhovna Rada has legislated not to recruit the teaching staff and research officers of higher education institutions during mobilization. 23 571 69 Incidents

Electronic registration of military draftees to be implemented in Ukraine, Minister of Defense Poltorak says Ministry of Defense is currently developing electronic registration of military draftees. The system is planned to start operating soon. 45 669 200 Society

минобороны армия реформа власть сокращение Sixth wave of military draft starts today The final sixth wave of partial military draft starts today, June 18, in Ukraine. 132 775 482 Ukrainian Politics

крым санкции Russian occupants oblige Crimeans to register with military authorities: men are leaving in order not to starve or become traitors, - Human rights activist Coordinator of the Committee on the Protection of the Rights of the Crimean Tatar people, member of the Mejlis Eskender Bariiev says that mandatory military registration of men in Russian-occupied Crimea forces the male population to either leave for the mainland Ukraine or receive Russian military ID. In the latter case, the Crimeans fear that they could be accused of treason. 88 151 587 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

армия мобилизация военнослужащие Poroshenko extended military draft: Army needs tank crewmen, artillerymen, communicators, intelligence and air defense experts President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko extended the term of military conscription. 97 071 332 Incidents

армия мобилизация военнослужащие Preparations for fifth wave of mobilization commence in Ukraine - General Staff With the fourth wave of mobilization coming to an end, Ukraine began preparations for the fifth, the head of the General Staff of Ukrainian armed forces Viktor Muzhenko said. 145 898 433 Ukrainian Politics

учения полигон 2,000 conscripts trained at a field near Kyiv. VIDEO Almost 2,000 of conscripted soldiers from all around Ukraine learn theory and practice of the war combat. 21 932 102 Society

Poroshenko: In 2012, electronic database of recruits was destroyed by order of Defense Minister In 2012, by order of the Minister of Defense, the electronic database of recruits used by the military enlistment offices was destroyed. It was a part of the plan to destroy Ukraine. 67 872 217 Ukrainian Politics

армия встреча бригада войны волонтеры 95 35,300 soldiers to be demobilized before May 1 - General Staff The servicemen, conscripted into the army for a special period during mobilization in accordance with the Presidential Decree of March 17, 2014 on the partial mobilization, will be demobilized. 14 896 95 Incidents

армия мобилизация военнослужащие Second stage of fourth wave of mobilization underway – Defense Ministry The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine began the second stage of the fourth wave of mobilization. 130 227 677 Ukrainian Politics

мобилизация Defense Ministry reported on mobilization progress: 50% of recruits are already being trained, 95% of draft notices are sent. PHOTOS The schedule of posting orders distribution is 95% fulfilled and more than a half of recruits have been already sent to training. 96 081 258 Incidents

мобилизация военкомат Poroshenko approves additional measures to ensure partial mobilization President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed a decree on additional measures to ensure the holding of partial mobilization in 2015. 149 960 180 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko’s Administration announces fulfillment of mobilization plan Administration of the President declares complete fulfillment of the mobilization plan. 87 614 130 Ukrainian Politics

60% of potential recruits received draft notices - Ministry of Defense Currently, 62% of persons subject to mobilization, received notifications of mobilization. 117 596 464 Ukrainian Politics

Stir-up about mobilization on social networks is the work of Russian special services, SBU says The Security Service of Ukraine believes that the pumping of the situation with the mobilization on social networks, particularly in Vkontakte (VK) network is staged by the Russian security services. 77 989 471 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

армия Cabinet wants to increase the number of Ukrainian troops to 250 thousand people The Cabinet of Ministers intends to offer the Verkhovna Rada to increase the strength of the Armed Forces for 68 thousand servicemen – up to 250 thousand 40 825 147 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

минобороны Fourth wave of military draft to be started in Ukraine today The presidential decree on partial mobilization comes into force in Ukraine on Tuesday, Jan. 20. 124 457 606 Ukrainian Politics

вр заседание Rada passed the president's bill on mobilization The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the decree on partial mobilization in 2015, introduced by President Poroshenko. 52 663 97 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов Russia may start an offensive. This will lead to the beginning of a full-scale continental war – NSDC Secretary Turchynov Russian aggression in Ukraine continues. The situation in the ATO area has deteriorated in recent days. 223 894 860 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko prohibited sending recruits to ATO area President of Ukraine Poroshenko promised that those mobilized who will be called out for service for the first time, will remain at their permanent places of deployment for the entire period, and will not be sent to the ATO area. 35 760 129 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко всу вооружение Poroshenko signs decree on partial mobilization in 2015 and passes it to Parliament for approval President of Ukraine Poroshenko introduced a decree on partial mobilization in 2015 for the approval by the Verkhovna Rada. 86 167 316 Ukrainian Politics

минобороны Mobilization to take place throughout entire Ukraine, except terrorists’ controlled territories - General Staff The mobilization in Ukraine should take place not later than the end of January. The Verkhovna Rada will determine the specific dates of its implementation, the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Staff notes. 200 223 656 Ukrainian Politics

"DPR" terrorists recruit children and adolescents to their gangs Terrorists 'mobilize' teenagers aged 16 to 18. 18 926 129 Ukrainian Politics

50,000 soldiers need to be mobilized by April - Poltorak Ukraine needs to mobilize 50,000 soldiers until the end of March. 103 789 631 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

всу форма Poroshenko announced new limited mobilization President Poroshenko informed that a new partial mobilization will start next year. 101 332 278 Ukrainian Politics

мобилизация Fourth wave of mobilization will last one and a half to two months - Chief of Staff Muzhenko The fourth wave of mobilization is needed for rotation of the military personnel and improving qualification. 97 365 224 Ukrainian Politics

Military Prosecutors Detain Soldiers Refusing to Go to ATO Area The prospect of facing prison forced 21 servicemen of the Chernihiv military garrison, who refused to go to the ATO zone, to depart for duty. 94 967 267 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko: It Is Now Impossible to Think about the Return of Our Troops to the Home Base Thus, the Army is focused on the preparation to the winter period. 73 530 262 Ukrainian Politics

Fourth Wave of Mobilization May Be Conducted in Ukraine – Minister of Defense The fourth stage of the partial mobilization is not excluded to be applied in Ukraine. 235 584 512 Incidents

мобилизация Out of Million Men Fit for Military Service Only 100 000 Will Be Mobilized In Ukraine today there are about a million men who may be mobilized to the Army. But now only less than 100 000 will be drafted. 98 439 361 Ukrainian Politics

боевики Terrorists Forcefully Mobilize Teenagers and Pensioners - NSDC. VIDEO Horlivka terrorists are carrying out general mobilization forcefully recruiting teenagers and pensioners into their ranks. 76 361 204 Ukrainian Politics

армия военнослужащие Verkhovna Rada Approves Partial Mobilization: "This Will Help Us to Clear Militants from Ukraine Quickly" The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill endorsing the "Partial Mobilization" decree of President Petro Poroshenko by 232 votes. 109 305 502 Ukrainian Politics

армия военнослужащие Poroshenko Submitted for approval by the Parliament a Decree "On partial mobilization" Under the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, President Petro Poroshenko submitted for approval by the Parliament a Decree "On partial mobilization". Президент Петр Порошенко подал в Верховную Раду законопроект об утверждении указа "О частичной мобилизации". 155 446 669 Ukrainian Politics