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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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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. 6 863 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. 33 684 297

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. 13 209 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. 8 275 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. 12 114 110

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. 2 500 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. 14 313 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. 1 808 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. 11 164 148 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. 5 287 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. 14 677 262 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. 38 497 138

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+". 1 030 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. 1 896 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. 10 854 109

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. 3 066 106 Previously in trend: mobilization

1358 Ukrainians returned from Russian captivity in 2024 Reducing mobilization age is impossible without providing army with equipment, - Zelenskyy Ukraine will not consider lowering the mobilization age, despite relevant proposals. 6 149 126

For how long can you be detained for violating the rules of mobilization Administrative detention for violation of mobilization rules can last up to 3 hours - TCR. VIDEO Law enforcement officers or TCR employees may detain a citizen who is maliciously disobeying. This should be done under a protocol. 8 850 55 Previously in trend: mobilization

Involvement of the police in issuing draft notices Police representatives have no right to mobilize citizens - TRC and SS Representatives of the National Police have the right to conduct warning measures without the participation of employees of the territorial recruitment center, but they cannot mobilize citizens. 6 438 87

MMC for people of limited fitness "Limitedly fit" individuals who fail to undergo MMC by February 5 will be fined. Fines range from UAH 17,000 to 25,500 - Cherkasy TCR and SS Persons liable for military service who previously had the status of "limited fitness" must undergo a military medical examination (MMC) by February 5 this year. 37 387 132

National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan Problem of lack of people at front in Ukraine has become "more acute", age of mobilization should be lowered - Sullivan US President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said that Ukraine would have to decide to lower the draft age to 18, but that it was Kyiv's sovereign decision. 18 588 290 Previously in trend: mobilization

TCR worker threatens to kill in Kharkiv TCR employee threatens conscript driver in Kharkiv: "If you even move, I’ll f#ing kill you". VIDEO An employee of the TCR threatened a driver with military service during a document check in Kharkiv. 30 870 302

Waltz Ukraine is facing shortage of human resources, as draft age is not 18, - Trump’s adviser Waltz National Security Advisor to US President-elect Donald Trump Mike Volz said that Ukraine faces a serious shortage of human resources because the conscription age is not 18. 32 460 632

Azov conducts a recruitment campaign Military is tired of figuring out how to convince Ukrainians to defend their own land - Deputy Commander of Azov Brigade Palamar The new recruitment campaign for the Azov Brigade will not feature heroic photos, touching texts, or epic videos. Now the time has changed. 17 263 241

Russia plans to increase conscription of Ukrainians Kremlin has started to form lists for mobilization for spring campaign - NRC The occupation administrations of the Russian Federation are actively forming lists of citizens who are planned to be drafted into the Russian army for spring mobilization. 4 673 110

How many people are reserved from mobilisation in Ukraine As of today, 900-950 thousand people have been reserved for mobilisation - Shmyhal Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that as of today, about 900-950 thousand people have been reserved Ukraine. 6 493 17 Previously in trend: mobilization

Military registration of 17-year-olds: Venislavskyi talks about fines 17-year-old boys will pay fine if they fail to register on time - "servant of people" Venislavskyi Ukrainian young men living abroad will be able to register for military service. However, they may be brought to administrative responsibility if they violate the rules of military registration. 7 724 72 Previously in trend: mobilization

Mobilization of reserved men After February 28, certain percentage of those liable for military service who were reserved will be mobilized - "Servant of People" Fedienko After February 28, a certain percentage of conscripts who have been booked will be mobilized into the ranks of the Defense Forces. 16 688 74

tcr busifies a lviv resident Three men in military uniforms and three in civilian clothes beat man and take him away in unknown direction in Lviv. VIDEO A video was posted online showing six men beating another man together and then pushing him into a car and driving him somewhere. 23 514 299 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy signs law allowing demobilization due to death of half-siblings Zelenskyy signs law on demobilization of military in case of death or disappearance of half-siblings President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law allowing military personnel to be discharged from service during martial law in the event of the death or disappearance of their half-brother or sister. 4 637 17

Zelenskyy Zelensky signs law on deferment of mobilization for relatives of those killed or missing in action President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law on deferment and demobilisation for relatives of those killed or missing in action. 3 404 23

Clergy will receive an exemption Government allowed to exempt clergy from mobilization - media The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the Procedure for exempting persons liable for military service for the period of mobilization and wartime. From now on, priests will be able to be exempted from mobilization. 8 409 77 Previously in trend: mobilization

Military ID Ministry of Health refutes fake reports about alleged mobilization of people with disabilities from January 1 The Ministry of Health has refuted the information about the alleged mobilization of people with disabilities from January 1. 2 966 14 Previously in trend: mobilization

military registration Professional standard "Inspector of military registration" registered in Ukraine: General Staff told what this specialist will do The National Qualifications Agency has registered the professional standard "Military Registration Inspector". This document will be used by all Ukrainian enterprises that plan to hire a specialist for this position. 5 914 28

military ID card There are no bills to reduce mobilization age either in Rada or in relevant committee - Zavitnevych There have been no bills to reduce the mobilization age from 25 to 18 years in the Verkhovna Rada or in our specialized Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, in particular. 1 110 7

Mobilisation in Ukraine Media outlets cited 17th Brigade of National Guard of Ukraine as reporting on preparation of draft law to lower mobilisation age. Brigade says it is fake Information about the alleged lowering of the mobilisation age, which was reported by the media with reference to a representative of the 17th National Guard Brigade, is not true. 1 835 8

verdict Poltava resident sentenced to 3 years in prison for evading mobilisation In Poltava region, a man was sentenced to three years in prison for evading mobilisation. 4 631 42

У Резерв+ вже доступний сервіс повторного уточнення даних Service for re-refinement of data of persons liable for military service has been launched in "Reserve+" - MoD A new service has been launched in the application for persons liable for military service "Reserve+" - re-refinement of data. 11 394 4

President of Ukraine Zelenskyy Zelenskyy on lowering mobilization age: Not enough weapons, not enough people. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the possibility of lowering the mobilisation age in Ukraine. 5 078 79

Russian contract soldier with paterella and assault rifle in his hands, KhMAO special forces Occupier trolling subordinate stormtrooper who is barely moving with paterella and assault rifle in his hands: "Warrior is walking with flying gait! Special forces! We will assault, f#ck!". VIDEO A video has been posted online in which the occupier films his subordinates, the stormtroopers, and shows the state of their fitness for service in the army. 12 020 57 Previously in trend: War

Scandal with the TCR in Volyn: Lubinets criticizes illegal actions In Volyn, TCR workers take man on stretcher out of hospital and conscript him forcibly. Lubinets appealed to State Bureau of Investigation and prosecutor’s office. VIDEO The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, received an appeal from a woman from Volyn region who complained about employees of the Kovel City TCR and SS. They inflicted bodily harm on her husband, conscripted him forcibly out of the hospital and took him to the military commissariat. 28 017 162

Zelenskyy responds to calls for lowering the mobilization age in Ukraine Signals about lowering mobilization age are not honest discussion. It is crucial to save lives of our people, our youth - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he had received signals from some allies about lowering the mobilization age, but that this was not currently being considered. It is important for our country to save the lives of young people. 3 905 131 Previously in trend: War

Mobilization age cannot be lowered Lubinets against lowering mobilization age: We have enough men from 30 to 45 years old, this is most effective category Ukraine should not agree to lower the mobilization age. 7 862 201

Lowering mobilization age: what does NATO say? Mobilization is Ukraine’s issue, NATO only provides training, - Head of Alliance’s Representation Turner NATO believes that the issue of mobilization should be decided by Ukraine. 1 134 7

Olha Stefanyshyna on discussions with EU partners on lowering mobilization age Issue of age of mobilized was raised at meetings with top EU officials. This is unacceptable position for Ukraine, - Stefanishyna The issue of lowering the age of mobilization in Ukraine from 18 years old was raised at meetings between the Ukrainian delegation and top officials of the European Union. But such calls from our allies are unacceptable. 3 238 40

law, Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: We should not compensate for lack of equipment and training with young soldiers President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again stated that he is against lowering the mobilisation age. Instead, he calls for the supply of equipment and the reduction of Russia's military capabilities. 11 190 146

US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller If Ukraine lowers mobilisation age to 18, US ready to equip all recruits - State Department If the age of mobilisation in Ukraine is lowered to 18, the United States and its allies are ready to provide equipment to Ukrainian recruits. 31 573 367

Dnipropetrovsk region topped the ranking by the number of applications Dnipropetrovsk region leads in appeals to recruitment centers – Ministry of Defense. INFOGRAPHICS As of December 9, residents of the Dnipropetrovsk region demonstrated the highest activity in terms of the number of appeals to the recruitment centers of the Ukrainian army. 3 657 8