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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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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. 1 250 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. 1 141 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. 5 490 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. 6 599 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. 4 813 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. 2 891 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. 5 455 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. 4 266 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. 3 594 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." 6 843 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. 5 103 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. 7 367 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. 3 896 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. 2 713 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. 14 452 204

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'. 10 467 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. 9 614 129 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. 1 303 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. 18 942 192

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. 3 229 69

AFU, youth Zelenskyy on recruiting people aged 18–24: this is not mobilization; it will be one-year contract for those willing to join Ukraine is preparing an initiative to attract young people aged 18 to 24 to the army. It is a special one-year contract for those who want to join. 5 038 37 Previously in trend: mobilization

Who should be looking for evaders. Defence Ministry’s response Local authorities and police should search for evaders, not TCR - Ministry of Defence Employees of the TCR and SS do not have the authority to search for persons evading mobilisation. 12 256 175 Previously in trend: mobilization

Russian losses on Siverskyi direction Russian losses exceed contract recruitment: more than 40,000 soldiers die in month - Defence Ministry In 2024, Russia lost more than 40,000 soldiers at the front every month, which exceeds the rate of recruitment. 2 003 38

medicine, war, wounds, military Ministry of Health discussed mechanism for removing mobilization exemption from certain doctors The Minister of Health of Ukraine, Viktor Liashko, together with the Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Serhii Melnyk, and the Commander of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Anatolii Kazmirchuk, discussed the mechanism for removing the mobilization exemption of medical personnel to meet the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 5 782 23

Venislavskyi on lowering the mobilization age in Ukraine "Servant of People" Venislavskyi: There are no legislative initiatives in Rada to reduce draft age below 25 Currently, there are no legislative initiatives in the Verkhovna Rada to reduce the mobilization age below 25 years. 1 408 33 Previously in trend: mobilization

MMC for those with limited fitness: Rada may soon extend the deadline Rada to consider term of MMC for "limitedly fit" in near future - "servant of people" Venislavskyi At its upcoming meetings, the Verkhovna Rada may consider a bill to extend the period of MMC (Military Medical Commission) for "limitedly fit" citizens for three months in order to avoid bringing them to administrative responsibility. 2 124 12

Ratio between TCRs and recruitment centres Through recruitment, twice as many soldiers are being recruited as before, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The number of people being recruited into the army is increasing significantly. 1 563 11 Previously in trend: mobilization

Some employees of public utilities will be able to get reservation Employees of public utilities will be able to receive reservations: Zelenskyy enacts NSDC decision Employees of heating companies, water utilities, and household waste management will be able to receive reservations from mobilisation. No more than 75% of the total number of employees liable for military service in these companies will be able to be booked. 5 780 24

Zelenskyy signs laws extending martial law and mobilization in Ukraine Zelenskyy signs laws extending martial law and mobilization until May 9, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed bills that provide for the extension of martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine for 90 days. 3 108 37 Previously in trend: Martial law

mmc Draft law on postponement of terms of passing MMC is not yet ready for consideration in Rada, - "servant of people" Fedienko The Verkhovna Rada will not consider the draft law on postponing the timing of passing the MMC in the near future, as it has not yet passed all instances in the parliament. 4 472 24

MMC for limitedly fit Deadline for passing MMC for those with limited fitness will be postponed until 5 June. Draft law is at final stage of consideration in Rada, - Ministry of Defence The draft law that provides for the extension of the period of military medical commission for persons with limited fitness for military service is currently at the final stage of consideration in parliament. 2 511 16

Undergoing MMC by February 5: Will there be fines for Ukrainians? TCR will not impose fines on persons liable for military service who fail to undergo MMC by February 5 - Vereshchuk Citizens liable for military service who fail to undergo a Military Medical Commision (MMC) by 5 February 2025 will not be fined or put on the wanted list. 11 316 74

MMC Period for undergoing MMC for persons with limited fitness may be extended for another four months - Vereshchuk In the near future, the Defense Committee of the Verkhovna Rada will register a bill with amendments to the MMC (Military Medical Commission) for persons with limited fitness. 6 852 55

Oleksii Poroshenko Lawyer Holovan: Poroshenko’s son was removed from military registration in 2019 The son of the fifth President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, Oleksii, has been removed from all types of registration and is abroad - legally. Poroshenko's lawyer, Ihor Holovan TCR, is fulfilling orders from the Presidential Office by sending Poroshenko's son draft notices. 33 628 297

Mayors fined for failure to fulfill mobilization plan TCR fines mayors for failure to fulfill mobilization plan: OC West says it’s legal The OC West called the decision to impose fines on several mayors in the Lviv region for failing to comply with mobilisation plans legitimate. 13 189 78 Previously in trend: mobilization

mobilization evasion New scheme of mobilization evasion blocked in Kharkiv TCR - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers blocked another scheme to evade mobilization by allegedly changing the place of residence in one of the Kharkiv TCR and SS. 8 262 15

Mayor of Drohobych Taras Kuchma Mayor of Drohobych Kuchma fined for failure to fulfil mobilisation plan The mayor of Drohobych, Lviv region, Taras Kuchma, was issued a decision to impose a fine for disrupting mobilisation activities. He was first invited to the local TCR, and when he did not show up, the TCR leadership sent a letter to the National Police to bring him in forcibly. 12 093 110

Fictitious marriage to woman with a disability. Scheme to evade mobilisation exposed Fictitious marriage with woman with disabilities: scheme to evade mobilisation exposed in Kyiv region. PHOTOS In Kyiv region, a scheme to avoid mobilisation was exposed and two of its participants were detained. 2 489 20

Ukraine is developing a reform of recruitment of 18-25 year olds Reform of recruitment of 18-25 year olds under "fair contract" is at final stage of development, - Palisa Ukraine is investigating new ways to attract people to the army, as the current conscription system, inherited from the Soviet era, is slowing down progress. 14 300 93 Previously in trend: mobilization

MFA: Ukraine did not discuss mobilization age with Trump administration Ukraine has not discussed issue of mobilization age with Trump administration - MFA The issue of the mobilization age in Ukraine was not discussed with the administration of US President Donald Trump. 1 779 23 Previously in trend: mobilization

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi There should be no doubt: you must join AFU and fulfill your constitutional duty - Syrskyi The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said that Ukrainian citizens should not hesitate to defend their country, but should fulfill their constitutional duty. 11 147 148 Previously in trend: mobilization

US may offer to lower conscription age in exchange for weapons US may demand lowering of Ukraine’s military age in exchange for arms supplies - Times The US presidential administration may demand a reduction in the conscription age to 18 in exchange for arms supplies. 5 264 62 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy comments on lowering the mobilization age Zelenskyy on lowering mobilization age: "Why? To make more people unarmed?" President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the US desire to lower the conscription age in Ukraine. 14 649 262 Previously in trend: mobilization

Oleh Druz Only currency has changed since last detention of chief psychiatrist of Armed Forces of Ukraine, Druz, from hryvnias to dollars, - journalist Nikolov. PHOTO Journalist Yurii Nikolov recalled that the chief psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleh Druz, was already detained on suspicion of corruption in 2017. 38 485 138

Deferments for students Deferments for students, post-graduate students and PhD students through "Reserve+" are available again - Chernohorenko The service of deferment from mobilization for students, post-graduate students and PhD students is again available in the mobile application "Reserve+". 1 021 1

Deferment through Reserve+ Deferments for students and post-graduate students return to Reserve+ from January 22 - Ministry of Defense From January 22, 2025, deferments for students and post-graduate students will return to the Reserve+ application. 1 884 1

Limitedly fit individuals will be fined for failing to undergo MMC by February 5, 2025 "Limitedly fit" individuals have to undergo MMC by February 5 and comply with the provision of law. There is no conflict, - "Servant of people" Venislavskyi Citizens liable for military service who have previously received the status of "limitedly fit" must re-undergo a military medical examination (MMC) by February 5 to comply with the law. Otherwise, they will have to pay a fine of 17 thousand hryvnias. 10 838 109

Lowering the mobilization age: Fediienko says the Rada is not considering it "Servant of people" Fediienko: Rada is not considering any initiatives to lower mobilization age Currently, the Verkhovna Rada has no legislative initiatives to lower the mobilization age in Ukraine. 3 060 106 Previously in trend: mobilization

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