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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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зсу,мобілізація On January 11, Rada will consider draft law on mobilization in first reading - Arakhamia The head of the Servant of the People faction, David Arakhamia, said in the Verkhovna Rada that the draft law on mobilization would be considered in the first reading on Thursday, 11 January. The document will be considered with the proposals of the National Security Committee. 13 411 108 War in Ukraine

Умєров прокоментував заяви про нібито тиск США щодо мобілізації з 18 років Ukraine’s partners sometimes have questions about mobilization of men from age of 18 - Umerov Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed that Western partners sometimes discuss the question of why Ukraine does not mobilize citizens aged 18 to 25. However, there was no pressure to lower the mobilization age. 5 835 108

військовий,мобілізація,квиток Need to mobilize 400-500 thousand people cannot be met immediately - Defense Ministry It is impossible to mobilize 400-500 thousand people at once, and the total need for the number of mobilized people depends on the development of the situation at the front. 17 710 107 Previously in trend: War

розвідка Putin plans to carry out forced mobilization in occupied territories of Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, - intelligence Pseudo-referendums in the occupied territories of Zaporizhia and Kherson oblasts are aimed at declaring forced "mobilization". 18 394 106 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

зсу,армія,військовий,воїн,мобілізація Idea of demobilizing military after 18 or 36 months of continuous service is being discussed in Verkhovna Rada, - Venislavsky There is no final decision on this matter, the idea is still under discussion. 15 227 106 Previously in trend: War

федоров,михайло Ukraine is planning to launch "smart mobilization", - Fedorov "Smart mobilisation will allow citizens to choose the specialisation to which they want to be mobilised. 30 705 106 Previously in trend: War

небензя Zelensky tried to disrupt mobilization in Russia with video messages in Russian, - Nebenzia, Ambassador of Russian Federation to UN Vasyl Nebenzya, the ambassador of the Russian Federation to the UN, accused the President of Ukraine Zelensky of trying to disrupt the mobilization in Russia. 25 273 106 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

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. 3 131 106 Previously in trend: mobilization

зеленський,гроссі Zelensky proposed to Rada to extend martial law and term of general mobilization in Ukraine for 90 days The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed the decrees "On Extension of Martial Law in Ukraine" and "On Extension of General Mobilization" and sent bills to the Verkhovna Rada on their approval. 18 361 106 Previously in trend: War

military, ticket Man in Kharkiv changed his gender to female: he was removed from TCR military registration following court decision In Kharkiv, a man changed his gender to female and, through the courts, obtained the right to be removed from military registration at the Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support (TCRSS). 10 765 106 Previously in trend: Removal from military registration

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. 7 303 105 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilization deferral

аляска Two Russians fled by boat from Chukotka to Alaska, hiding from mobilization Two residents of Chukotka Autonomous District of Russia, who fled from mobilization, sailed to Alaska by boat. 22 418 105 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

путин,путін Putin introduced new penalties for evasion of mobilization and surrender The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, signed the amendments to the Criminal Code of Russia, urgently adopted by the parliament before the announcement of mobilization. 25 189 104 Previously in trend: War Mobilization in Russian Federation

посвідчення водія Men abroad who have not updated their military registration data, driver’s licenses will not be issued or exchanged - Cabinet of Ministers decision Ukrainian men who are abroad will not be able to get a driver's license, exchange it or register a vehicle if they have not updated their military registration data. 31 585 103

військовий,квиток Men who have not updated their data in TCRSS will not be able to get reservation The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the procedure for reservations for persons liable for military service: now they can be obtained if citizens have updated their military registration data. 80 867 103

вр Parliament has registered 5 versions of draft law on mobilization - Zheleznyak The Verkhovna Rada has registered 5 versions of the draft law on mobilization. One of them is from the Cabinet of Ministers, and 4 are alternative. 14 080 103 Ukrainian Politics

Рада заборонила мобілізацію українців до 25 років Rada banned mobilization of 18-25-year-olds The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 11379-d, which provides for the exemption from mobilisation of Ukrainians under the age of 25. 14 935 102

Force mobilization Up to 30,000 Ukrainians mobilized monthly. Things aren’t going as planned – Venislavskyi Currently, Ukraine mobilizes up to 30,000 people monthly. The recruitment system is actively developing, and the number of volunteers willing to join the military service is increasing. 8 463 102 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

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. 21 952 102 Society

Violations of rights during mobilization. Reaction of European Commissioner O’Flaherty European Commissioner O’Flaherty is concerned about cases of selective mobilization of those who criticize government Human rights violations during the general mobilization have become systematic and widespread in Ukraine, so it is necessary to introduce a mechanism to prevent such cases. 5 797 102 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

призов,мобілізація,тцк If person liable for military service changes his place of residence and does not register with new Military Recruitment Centre within 7 days, he deliberately evades his constitutional duty, - Land Forces spokesman Fito If a person liable for military service has moved to a new place of residence, he or she has one week to register with the new Military Recruitment Centre. However, some citizens deliberately evade their constitutional duty in this way. 8 580 102 Society

грузія Mobilization in Russia: More than 2 thousand cars jammed at exit from Russia to Georgia. VIDEO More than 2,000 cars are stuck in a traffic jam on the way from Russia to Georgia. Movement through the customs point is complicated. 17 655 102 Previously in trend: War Mobilization in Russian Federation

Вручення повістки представниками ТЦК Representatives of TCRs are allowed to serve draft notices around clock - Cabinet of Ministers decree Representatives of the territorial centers for recruitment will be able to serve draft notices to reservists and persons liable for military service around the clock. 12 631 101 War in Ukraine

Посол України у Польщі Василь Зварич Ukraine did not ask Poland for help in extradition of men - Ambassador Zvarych Official Kyiv did not ask Poland for help in returning men of military age from abroad. 4 785 101 World

Lviv Mobilization needs changes, and they will be implemented soon, Defense Ministry says after killing of TCR serviceman in Lviv Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has responded to the high-profile killing of a serviceman from a Territorial Centre of Recruitment (TCR and SS) in Lviv. 17 627 170 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR Killing of servicemen

мобілізація,тцк Parliamentary Committee removes provisions on blocking accounts and restricting right to drive from draft law on mobilisation - Honcharenko The Council Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence voted to exclude the section on restrictions for evaders from the bill on the mobilization. 10 138 101 Ukrainian Politics

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. 19 281 101 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov Nasirov mobilized

науседа,зеленський Zelenskyy and Nausėda talked about return of Ukrainian men, - Advisor to President of Lithuania Budrys The return of Ukrainian men of military age from Latvia was discussed at the level of the presidents of the two countries during their last meeting in Vilnius. 7 286 100 War in Ukraine

Військовий квиток Mobilized man dies in Rivne hospital: relatives suspect he was beaten, OC "West" says he committed AWOL and was outside military unit for 3 days before his death (updated). DOCUMENT On 22 October 2024, Yurii Protsyk, who was mobilised on 16 October, died in a hospital in Rivne. His family suspects that he was beaten, which could have been the cause of his death. 26 692 100

Міноборони розповіло про темпи мобілізації в Україні Pace of mobilization in Ukraine has increased. There is no urgent need to lower conscription age - Ministry of Defense As of now, there is no urgent need to lower the mobilization age. The mobilization rates are significantly different from those in late winter or early spring. 17 264 100 Previously in trend: War

Шмигаль про принцип "працюй або воюй" Salary of UAH 20,000 for reservation employees is implementation of "fight or work" principle - Shmyhal An average salary of UAH 20,000 is required to reserve employees from mobilisation. 12 256 100 Previously in trend: War

залужний Zaluzhnyi about electronic draft notices: We are happy with any way that will meet our need for people. VIDEO Ukraine will be satisfied with any method of mobilization that will ensure that the Armed Forces have the necessary reserves, including the use of electronic summonses. 6 739 100 Previously in trend: War

Judge Oleksandr Pelykh Judge Pelykh caught taking bribe mobilised into Ukraine’s Armed Forces Judge Oleksandr Pelykh of the Volovets District Court in Zakarpattia region, who was detained while taking a bribe, has been mobilised. 15 198 100 Previously in trend: Grafters

Людина не може сама пройти ВЛК. Направлення на медкомісію "обмежено придатним" має видавати ТЦК Person cannot undergo MMC on his or her own. Referral to medical commission for "limitedly fit" should be issued by TCR - Ministry of Defense Referrals for a second military medical examination for "limitedly fit" persons must be issued by the military commissariat. 18 171 100 Previously in trend: War

Dmytro Lubinets commented on the situation with passports for 18-year-old Ukrainians abroad 18-year-old boys abroad can get passport only if they have military registration document – Lubinets 18-year-old citizens of Ukraine can obtain a passport abroad only if they have a military registration document. 11 956 99

Як українці ставляться до мобілізації Almost 60% of Ukrainians believe mobilization is necessary. 40% say this will lead to new victims, according to survey by Razumkov Center. INFOGRAPHICS The majority of Ukrainian citizens believe that mobilization is necessary, because without it Ukraine will be occupied by Russian troops. 4 545 99

Скільки чоловіків заброньовано Of all 615,000 people booked, only 5% work in defense-industrial complex - Ministry of Economy The most reserved men work in the energy industry. 9 872 99

ЦНАПи прийматимуть військовозобов'язаних Starting tomorrow, ASCs will accept persons liable for military service to update their data. In Kyiv, 300 Centre administrators are connected to system Starting from 18 May 2024, Kyiv’s ASCs will start accepting persons liable for military service who need to update their personal data. In Kyiv, 300 ASC administrators are connected to the registration system. 5 934 99 Previously in trend: War

"Another mobilization highly probable," - speaker for Ukraine’s Defense Ministry The Ministry of Defense does not exclude the seventh round of military draft in Ukraine. 43 716 99 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Черга чоловіків в ДП Документ в Варшаві для оформлення паспорта US State Department answers whether it will help Ukraine return men from abroad The U.S. government has no position on helping Ukraine return men of mobilization age from abroad. 15 169 99 World

На українців за кордоном накладатимуть штрафи за неоновлення даних до 16 липня Ukrainians abroad who have not updated their data by 16 July will also be fined, - Ministry of Defence Those Ukrainian citizens liable for military service abroad who have not updated their military registration data by 16 July will also be subject to administrative fines. 13 254 99

біженці,європа,іспанія Forced return of male refugees to Ukraine is impossible, - European Commissioner Johansson European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ilva Johansson said that a differentiated approach to Ukrainian refugees based on their gender, age, and military service is impossible. 6 972 98

путін "Are you a man or who?" - Wives of Russian mobilized seek to meet with Putin. VIDEO "Council of Mothers and Wives" - a public movement of relatives of mobilized and conscripts, who demand a return of their loved ones from frontline, offered Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold an open meeting. 23 641 98 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

умєров Government withdraws draft law on mobilization. Umierov declares that new version of draft law is ready The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has withdrawn its draft law on mobilization from the Verkhovna Rada. Defense Minister Rustem Umierov said that his team had already prepared a new version of the draft law. 14 145 98 Ukrainian Politics

Працівники Glovo та Favbet Tech отримали відстрочку від мобілізації Employees of "Glovo" and "Favbet Tech" were granted deferral from draft - "servant of people" Fediyenko Employees of Glovo, Visa, and Favbet Tech received a 6-month deferral from military service. 18 341 98 War in Ukraine

шмигаль When planning budget, forecast of end of war in summer of 2024 was included - Shmyhal This year's budget of Ukraine needs an additional 500 billion hryvnias for the army, as the planning was based on the forecast of the end of the war in the summer of 2024. 16 536 98 Previously in trend: War

танк Mariupol citizens born in 2003 and 2004 who were "mobilized" into Rashist army died in hospital. Burned in Russian tank, - Andriushchenko According to the adviser of the Mariupol mayor Peter Andriushchenko, two boys born in 2003 and 2004 died yesterday in Mariupol. 21 416 98 Previously in trend: War

військовий,мобілізація,квиток "Servant of People" Natalukha spoke about details of law on economic booking: There are two models of draft law The head of the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Development, Dmytro Natalukha, spoke about two versions of the law on economic booking, which is to be registered in the Verkhovna Rada. 11 338 98 Ukrainian Politics