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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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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. 10 520 13 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral Procedure for conscription during mobilization

луганщина Russian troops attack Bakhmut from side of Popasna, another battle took place near Beilohorivka and Lysychansky Refinery, - Haidai. PHOTOS Russian troops attack Bakhmut from the side of Popasna, another battle took place near Bilohorivka and the Lysychansk Refinery. In captured cities, the enemy resorts to new methods of mobilization - in exchange for food, he collects information about men from elderly people. 5 155 8 Previously in trend: War

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. 1 847 8

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

путін Mobilization acts in Russian Federation as mechanism of destabilization, - Danilov Putin uses nuclear blackmail, annexation and coercion for peace. 3 378 8 Previously in trend: War Mobilization in Russian Federation

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+

Martial law has been extended until 3 February. What is known? Rada extends martial law and mobilisation until 3 February 2026 The Verkhovna Rada has once again approved the extension of martial law and mobilisation in Ukraine for 90 days. 2 436 12 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

Тренування мобілізованих Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security and Defense supported granting of deferral to half-blood family members The Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence of the Verkhovna Rada supported the whole draft law on deferral for half-brothers. 4 271 8

чубаров,рефат Chubarov: occupiers will not be able to mobilize enough people in Crimea In Crimea, the occupiers will not be able to mobilize the required number of people, Crimeans are not ready to fight against Ukraine. 2 562 8 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

рф,армія Putin started covert mobilization back in May, - Defense Intelligence of Ministry of Defense The Russian authorities began to carry out covert mobilization after the first significant failures of their army. 3 227 8 Previously in trend: War Mobilization in Russian Federation

мобілізація,тцк Verkhovna Rada committee to speed up process of consideration of amendments to draft law on mobilization - Zhelezniak The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence will speed up the consideration of amendments to the draft law on mobilization. 3 446 8 Ukrainian Politics

рф,армія Russian army is actively working on signing contracts with conscripts - General Staff The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released information about the Russian authorities’ efforts to replenish the manpower of the Russian army. 2 148 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War Mobilization in Russian Federation

мобілізація "Servant of people" Cherniev: VR Committee on National Security has no final position on terms of demobilization of military personnel The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security and Defense does not yet have a final position on when Ukrainian defenders should be demobilized. 2 935 7 War in Ukraine

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

ДБР викрило адвоката з Дніпра, який торгував білими військовими квитками "White" military tickets were sold for $25,000: Lawyer and his accomplice were detained in Dnipro. PHOTOS Law enforcers served a notice of suspicion to the serviceman, who is also a lawyer, and his civilian accomplice. They organised a business on the evaders. 4 796 7

крим Over several days, occupiers distributed more than 1,500 summonses to Crimean Tatars, - Tasheva In a few days, 1,500 summonses for mobilization were distributed to Crimean Tatars in the occupied Crimea. 1 380 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War Mobilization in Russian Federation

Скільки людей оновили дані через Резерв+ Already 3.5 million citizens have updated their data through Reserve+ application In Ukraine, three and a half million citizens have already updated their data through the Reserve+ application. About 150,00 have applied for a deferral. 2 412 7

17-year-old Ukrainians will be automatically registered for military service No queues and no TCR: Ukrainians will automatically be registered for military service upon reaching 17 years of age – Ministry of Defense Today, on December 3, the Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading a bill that will automatically register Ukrainian citizens for military service upon reaching the age of 17. This will be done through the Reserve+ app. 4 053 7

луганщина Those forcibly mobilized from Luhansk are sent without preparation to units that suffered greatest losses. Mobile connection has disappeared in Kreminna, - Haidai Forcedly mobilized men from Luhansk are sent without preparation to the units that suffered the greatest losses, communications were cut off in Kreminna and all civilian patients were discharged from the hospital. 3 029 7 Previously in trend: War

Students of vocational education institutions may lose their deferment Vocational education students who started studying after age of 25 may lose right to deferment - media The Verkhovna Rada is considering a draft law by the Cabinet of Ministers that would make it impossible to use education as a way to avoid mobilisation. 6 236 8 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral Mobilisation in Ukraine

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. 1 602 11 Previously in trend: mobilization

New mobilisation exemption rules 45-day mechanism for defence industry and abolition of 72-hour checks: Cabinet of Ministers amends mobilisation exemption rules Today, 8 December, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved changes to the procedure for granting mobilisation exemption to those liable for military service. They are intended to protect the staffing potential of enterprises that operate in the defence-industrial complex and ensure the country's economic resilience. 5 336 9

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

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. 6 894 15 Previously in trend: transferring military personnel to rear

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. 1 144 7

Центр рекрутингу в Броварах General Staff of AFU provided clarification on procedure for recruiting with written consent from commanders of military units The Main Personnel Department of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has clarified the procedure for recruiting citizens who voluntarily apply for mobilization with written consent from military unit commanders. 6 037 7

Дія Cabinet of Ministers has adopted Resolution on digitalization of reservations: Ministry of Digital Transformation explained how it will work. INFOGRAPHICS The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution on the digitalization of reservations. 3 165 7

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. 1 122 7

ВЛК не потрібно проходити для осіб до 25 років Persons under 25 years of age are not sent to MMC for medical examination, - Cabinet of Ministers’ resolution The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the Procedure for Organising and Maintaining Military Records (Resolution No. 1487) and the Procedure for Conscription of Citizens for Military Service (No. 560). According to these amendments, persons under the age of 25 are not sent to a military medical commission for a medical examination. 5 874 6

ДПСУ перевірятимуть військово-облікові документи Starting from May 18, military registration documents will be checked at checkpoints, but changes will not apply to all - State Border Guard Service (LIST) After the law on improving mobilization came into force on May 18, certain categories of citizens of military age must have their military registration documents with them when crossing the border. 8 266 6 Society

рекрутинг Ukraine’s second recruitment center of AFU opened in Zaporizhzhia The second recruiting center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has opened in Zaporizhzhia. It will operate on the basis of one of the Administration Service Centres. 3 026 6 War in Ukraine

Наразі ініціатив щодо запровадження електронних повісток немає There are no legislative initiatives on electronic draft notices yet - "Servant of People" Venislavskyi Currently, there are no initiatives to introduce electronic draft notices. 992 6

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

Film title: Taming Fear Documentary "Taming Fear": "Want to be brave? Learn to be afraid!". VIDEO The Main Communications Directorate of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released a documentary film titled "Taming Fear," which addresses the biggest challenge of mobilization, the fear that nearly every conscript faces of being killed in upcoming combat operations. 1 898 14 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

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. 5 074 37 Previously in trend: mobilization

рекрутинг Two Defence Forces recruitment centres opened in Kharkiv On 2 April, two recruitment centres for the Armed Forces of Ukraine were opened in Kharkiv. They will be open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays. 1 963 6 War in Ukraine

Part of the payments to those mobilized in the TOT are being demanded Russian commanders demand part of payments from those "mobilized" in TOT – RMA Russian commanders in the temporarily occupied territories are demanding payments from those forcibly mobilized. 4 998 6 Previously in trend: War

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

мобілізація,примусова Occupiers failed to mobilize in captured Izium, - head of RMA Synehubiv In occupied Izium, the invaders were unable to send men to fight against Ukraine. 10 080 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas War

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 2000 volunteer fighters have already joined selected military units without the involvement of the TCR Since October 1, more than 2000 volunteer fighters have joined selected military units without participation of TCR – General Staff Starting from October 1, 2024, military unit commanders were authorized to carry out conscription without the participation of territorial recruitment centers. More than two thousand people are liable for military service and reservists have already used this procedure. 1 635 5

цнс Ruscists carry out covert mobilization in TOT, men are pressured and forced to sign contract with Russian army - Center of National Resistance The Russian invaders are carrying out a covert mobilization of Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories in preparation for large-scale conscription into their army. 1 536 5 Previously in trend: War

Відстрочка від мобілізації, у яких на війні загинули неповнорідні близькі родичі Men whose half-blood close relatives died in war will be deferred from mobilisation - media The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has supported draft law No. 11391, which provides for the return of the deferment for those liable for military service whose half-brother or sister was killed or went missing in the war. 4 607 5 Previously in trend: War

Mobile TCRs may appear in Ukraine Mobile TCRs have right to exist, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The Council does not rule out the introduction and use of mobile territorial centers for recruitment and social support. 3 992 37 Previously in trend: Russian strikes at TCR

How many convicts have been mobilised into the Ukrainian Armed Forces? Over 10,000 convicts released from prison on parole for mobilisation into the Defence Forces. PHOTO More than 10,000 convicts have been released on parole for mobilisation to the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 115 599 26 Previously in trend: Mobilization of convicts

Hodges on mobilization in Russia Kremlin will do everything possible to avoid large-scale mobilization - Hodges The Kremlin wants to avoid general mobilization, especially in large cities. The Russians will rely on tens of thousands of North Koreans to join their ranks. 8 313 7 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

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

Статус бронювання від мобілізації тепер можна побачити у Резерв+ Reserve+ application will display status of reservation from mobilization To update a document in the app and see your new status, click the three dots to the right of the document and select Update Document. After that, you will see your current status. 2 844 4