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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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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. 7 212 105 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. 1 356 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. 21 215 186 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." 6 458 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. 2 482 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 4 607 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. 4 301 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. 3 225 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. 19 261 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. 1 746 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. 12 368 140 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. 8 032 167

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. 4 965 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. 18 967 200 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. 2 091 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. 5 278 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. 19 162 101 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). 7 737 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. 39 541 119 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. 1 442 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. 4 254 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. 2 313 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. 2 796 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. 10 492 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. 6 031 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. 1 264 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). 6 947 124 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. 11 605 36 Previously in trend: War Prisoners in Russian army

49 Ukrainian citizens are released from Russian captivity Civilians who have been held in captivity are entitled to mobilization deferral – Defense Ministry Civilians who were held in Russian captivity are eligible for a mobilization deferral. 1 270 3 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilization deferral

A man who helped avoid mobilisation for $11,000 is detained in Zaporizhzhia For $11,000, he promised to evade mobilization: man who conspired with MMC to forge documents was detained in Zaporizhzhia – National Police. PHOTOS In Zaporizhzhia, law enforcement officers detained a 74-year-old man who promised conscripts to avoid mobilization for $11,000 by helping them obtain fake medical documents. 1 160 9 Previously in trend: mobilization

Budanov: RF is trying to disrupt mobilization in Ukraine and is using PSYOPs Russia has launched large-scale disinformation campaign to disrupt mobilization in Ukraine – Budanov The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov said that the Russians have launched a massive disinformation program against our country in order to disrupt the mobilization. 5 539 78

military ticket Ukrainians abroad will be able to get mobilisation reservations remotely, - Chernyshov Ukrainians who are abroad will be able to receive reservations from mobilisation with further employment in Ukraine in special centres before returning home. 6 637 45 Previously in trend: mobilization

postponement of mobilisation We plan to extend deadline for determining criticality and re-booking of employees until 31 March, - Shmyhal The government plans to extend the deadline for confirming the criticality of enterprises, as well as the deadline for rebooking employees, until 31 March 2025. 4 835 12

Official sold mobilisation evasion in Khmelnytskyi region Head of Khmelnytskyi district administration detained for organizing scheme to evade mobilization – SBI. PHOTOS The SBI, in cooperation with the National Police and the SSU, detained the acting head of the Khmelnytskyi District Administration, who organised a scheme whereby persons liable for military service could obtain the status of limited fitness for money. 2 920 7

Contract for 18-24-year-olds: how many people can be enlisted in the army Almost 800,000 Ukrainians can be enlisted in Armed Forces under "18-24 Contract" – Palisa A total of 800,000 Ukrainian citizens aged 18 to 24 are eligible to join the army under a special contract with specific conditions. However, this does not mean that all vacant positions in the Armed Forces are intended to be filled by young people. 5 487 81 Previously in trend: mobilization

Contract 18-24: Palisa tells about the implementation of the program in the Armed Forces of Ukraine Six brigades of AF have been involved in implementation of "Contract 18-24" project – Palisa As of today, 6 Ukrainian brigades have been involved in the implementation of the recruitment reform and the pilot project "Contract 18-24" for volunteer fighters. 4 298 35 Previously in trend: mobilization

military, medic Medics removed from exemption will be enlisted in Armed Forces under 1-year contract – Liashko Medics removed from exemption will be drafted into the Armed Forces under a one-year contract and will serve only in medical positions. 3 625 12

429th separate regiment of unmanned aerial systems "HILLS" AHILLES Regiment of Unmanned Systems has announced recruitment drive. VIDEO The 429th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Aerial Systems 'ACHILLES' is recruiting. There are vacancies for both combat and support roles. They are particularly looking for pilots, navigators, engineers, technicians, sappers, communications specialists, electricians, system administrators, medics, drivers, clerks, construction specialists, and more." 6 886 7

Ministry of Defense on Contract 18-24: it will help to carry out rotations at the front Volunteer contract fighters aged 18-24 to help rotate troops at frontline – Ministry of Defense Contract soldiers aged 18 to 24 will make it possible to rotate Ukrainian soldiers who are tired of combat operations. 5 135 9

Military Medical Commission Cabinet of Ministers has banned referral of persons with disabilities to MMC The Cabinet of Ministers has imposed a ban on referring persons with disabilities to the Military Medical Commission (MMC) for medical examinations. 7 411 17

Zelenskyy told about the largest mobilization in Ukraine Last year, Ukraine mobilized 30 thousand people every month. Russia still has advantage, - Zelenskyy The largest mobilization in Ukraine took place in 2024. Every month, 30,000 people were drafted into the army. 3 945 43 Previously in trend: mobilization

MMC for the limitedly fit VR has extended deadline for ’limitedly fit’ persons to undergo MMC until June 5 Today, on February 12, 2025, the Verkhovna Rada voted to extend the period for undergoing MMC until June 5, 2025 for persons who previously had the status of limited fitness. 2 741 11

Contract 18-24 for 1 year: The Ministry of Defence launches a new format of voluntary service Project "Contract 18-24" for UAH 1 million and year of service: Ministry of Defence invites volunteer fighters to join AFU. INFOGRAPHICS On 11 February, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine officially launched the Contract 18-24 project, a voluntary initiative for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are ready to join the Defence Forces for one year. Among the bonuses for young people is the right to travel abroad after a year of service. 14 526 204

Detention of pseudo-police officers Pseudo-law enforcement officers who threatened to open fire on military and helped two mobilised men to escape detained - National Police. PHOTOS On 9 February, at around 02:00, the police received a report from the military that the driver of an Audi car had "cut off" a bus with military personnel on the road in Chernihiv district. Two young men in civilian clothes got out of the car, introduced themselves as police officers and showed their 'IDs'. 10 491 79

Zelenskyy should lower mobilisation age. What media say Zelenskyy must lower mobilisation age to win Western support - Bloomberg This week, White House officials plan to discuss with their European counterparts how to end Russia's war against Ukraine. However, for a lasting settlement, the United States and its allies must show that they are ready to enforce it. 9 646 129 Previously in trend: mobilization

recruitment center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine More than 8,000 citizens have applied to join the Armed Forces through recruitment centers - Ministry of Defense Since the start of the Ukrainian army recruitment centers in February 2024, 39,488 citizens have received consultations. 8 ,300 people have started the process of registration for military service. 1 334 5

Zelenskyy revealed the details of the contract for young people aged 18-24 Zelenskyy on contract with Armed Forces for young people aged 18-24: They will be able to earn UAH 1 million year President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainians aged 18 to 24 who sign contracts to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to earn UAH 1 million a year. The details will be officially presented in the coming days. 19 001 192

rf,mobilization Men in TOT avoid employment due to threat of mobilization - NRC The Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant is in a deep crisis due to mobilization activities carried out by the occupation administration. 3 258 69

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