Fedir Venyslavskyi, a prominent figure in Ukraine's politics, frequently comments on critical national security issues and reforms in military policies. As a member of the Verkhovna Rada and the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, he plays a pivotal role in shaping legislative direction concerning mobilization and defense. Recent statements by Venyslavskyi highlight adjustments in Ukraine's mobilization approach, aiming for equitable burden sharing and improved efficiency. Moreover, he has advocated for the examination of information leaks that could potentially undermine Ukraine's security. His ongoing involvement in legislative discussions about military age limits and mobilization regulations underscores his influence in navigating Ukraine's complex defense landscape.
What changes in mobilization did Venyslavskyi Fedir announce?
Venyslavskyi Fedir announced that major cities like Kyiv will change their mobilization approach, focusing on fair distribution and reforms in the process to enhance efficiency and burden sharing. The Ministry of Defense is actively working on these changes.
Has Venyslavskyi commented on information leaks affecting Ukraine?
Yes, Venyslavskyi criticized the dissemination of confidential military information that allowed Russia to adjust its strategies. He emphasized the need for an investigation into these breaches to preserve Ukraine's security integrity.
What is Venyslavskyi's view on the feasibility of holding early elections?
Venyslavskyi has expressed skepticism about the feasibility of holding early presidential elections in Ukraine, particularly before May, citing political and logistical challenges that hinder such processes amid ongoing national difficulties.
What steps have been proposed for post-war elections according to Venyslavskyi?
Venyslavskyi indicated that the Verkhovna Rada is working on legislative frameworks for post-war elections with inputs from the Central Election Commission and international partners, ensuring a structured transition once martial law is lifted.
What stance did Venyslavskyi take regarding military enlistment of young people?
Venyslavskyi remarked that allowing young men under 22 to travel abroad during martial law won't cause a mass exodus. This stance shows a balance between maintaining a robust defense force and acknowledging individual freedoms.
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Partners periodically raise issue of lowering draft age to 18 - "servant of people" Venislavskyi Ukraine's partners periodically raise the issue of lowering the conscription age. They believe that 18-25 years is the most optimal age for mobilisation. 22 739 372
Ukrainian men abroad will not be able to apply for international passports without military registration certificate - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Defense decided not to connect the provision of consular services to a military registration document. 83 637 341
Rada proposes to serve draft notice by e-mail and by registered mail - Venislavskyi A draft law is being prepared in Ukraine to allow for the delivery of draft notices by e-mail and registered mail. 26 513 266
Zelenskyy and military commanders are not responsible for delayed withdrawal of AFU from Kursk region - "servant of people" Venislavskyi. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the military command are immune from liability for decisions made on the battlefield. This also applies to the withdrawal of Ukrainian units from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 40 918 243 Previously in trend: Withdrawal of Defence Forces from Kursk Oblast
"Servant of people" Venislavskyi: Draft law on mobilization allows only one restriction for "evaders" - right to drive vehicles Currently, people’s deputies agree on one restriction of the rights of persons evading mobilization. This is a restriction on the right to drive a vehicle. 31 660 236
"Servant of People Venislavskyi accuses military of violating storage conditions for defective mines The main reasons for the abnormal triggering of 120-mm mines are violations of their storage conditions. 27 477 179
No mobilization for men under 25, says "Servant of People" Venislavskyi The Verkhovna Rada has not adopted any changes regarding the general mobilization of men up to 25 years old. 4 972 176 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine Mobilization for ages up to 25
Via messenger, not summons itself can be sent, but message that you need to come to military commissariat - Venislavsky If by law the sending of information through messengers is not equated with paper summons, citizens will be able to ignore it. At the same time, work is underway on the draft law on the register of evaders. 24 593 164
99% of those previously deemed "limited fit" are now found fit for service after repeated MMC – "Servant of People" Venislavskyi As of today, more than half of those previously classified as "limited fit" have undergone a repeat military medical commission (MMC). 15 641 142 Previously in trend: Applying for MMC partially fit individuals
Low-quality mines: "servant of people" Venislavskyi says defect is not critical for Defence Forces Producers of low-quality mines must produce new ammunition at their own expense, which will be subject to stricter control. 12 474 132
It makes no sense to mobilize men over 50, because they are no longer able to perform combat missions, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi Combat units refuse to mobilise men aged 50-60, as they are no longer able to perform the necessary tasks. There are two cases when this category can still be called up. 117 727 130
Everyone who has received disability since 2022 must undergo re-examination - committee decision All citizens who have received disability groups II and III since 2022, or who have been declared partially fit for military service, must undergo a re-examination by the MSEC or the MMC. 27 389 128
Paper subpoenas should become thing of past, but not in short term, - Venislavsky Summons in the "Diia" application will not be launched yet. However, this initiative may be implemented in Ukraine in the future. 11 699 119 Previously in trend: War
"Yermak should step down," says Servant of People MP Venislavskyi MP Fedir Venislavskyi from the Servant of the People faction has said that the head of the President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, should step down. 17 110 117 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption Mindichgate
Court Fails To Pick Measure Of Restraint To Tupytskyi, Suspends Hearing For August 2 The court has failed to restrain Oleksandr Tupytskyi, former head of the Constitutional Court, and suspended the hearing for August 2. 11 046 112
"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. 11 014 109
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. 15 291 106 Previously in trend: War
Russian strike on Sumy could have been result of targeted information leak - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The Russian strike on the center of Sumy on April 13 will be considered by the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence. 6 361 103 Previously in trend: Strike on Sumy
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. 8 631 102 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine
Allowing young people to go abroad will definitely not lead to exodus of men from country, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi Allowing men under the age of 22 to go abroad during martial law will not lead to an exodus of men from Ukraine. 7 080 94 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25
Ukraine is unlikely to join NATO before end of war, - Venislavsky The level of assessment by experts of the capabilities of the Armed Forces is high, but the military-political component remains. Ukraine is unlikely to become a member of NATO before the end of the war. 4 019 87 Previously in trend: War
"Servant of people" Venislavskyi on mobilization: Main goal has been achieved - audit of all conscripts is being conducted To date, more than 2.3 million Ukrainian citizens have updated their military records. 16 796 86
Since start of war, almost 20,000 men have fled Ukraine to avoid conscription, - BBC According to the BBC, 19,740 men illegally crossed the borders of Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland between February 2022 and August 31, 2023. Fugitives tried to cross the border, in particular, on foot or by swimming. 6 643 82
Men aged 50-60 can be mobilized only under separate mobilization order - "’Servant of people’ Venislavskyi In Ukraine, there is a directive that allows men aged 50-60 to be mobilised only under a separate mobilisation order. 113 209 82
Rada considers possibility to allow men under 23-24 to go abroad - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The Verkhovna Rada is considering allowing men under the age of 23-24 to go abroad. 6 671 82 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25
There will be no demobilization until end of war, only categories of military can be dismissed, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi There will be no demobilization until the war is over and martial law is lifted in Ukraine. Now we can only talk about a hypothetical discharge from military service of a certain category of servicemen. 11 957 80
Lowering mobilisation age is not on agenda - "servant of people" Venislavskyi Currently, the government has no plans to lower the mobilisation age. 6 502 79
Venislavskyi explained how commanders will be able to call up volunteer fighters without TCR: Person can find unit or unit can search through "Reserve+" Commanders of military units will be able to call up volunteers for service without the involvement of the TCR. But first, the proposal of the General Staff of the Armed Forces must be approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. 10 181 77
There are suspicions that there was leak of information and there is understanding of who has allowed it, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi about attack on Sumy A member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defence and Intelligence, MP from the "Servant of the People" faction, Fedir Venislavskyi, said that there is "an understanding of who allowed" the leakage of information before the Russian strike on Sumy. 8 688 77 Previously in trend: Strike on Sumy
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. 7 873 72 Previously in trend: mobilization
Verkhovna Rada is not considering any legislative initiatives to reduce mobilization age - Venislavskyi The Verkhovna Rada is not currently considering any legislative initiatives to lower the mobilization age or to forcefully mobilize women. 3 450 72
Verkhovna Rada is working on bill on complete exemption from criminal liability for AWOL - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The parliament is currently working on a bill that provides for complete exemption from criminal liability if a person goes AWOL and voluntarily returns to the army. 14 077 72
Martial law should be extended for three months because counteroffensive takes more time than defense, - Venislavsky The president's representative in the Constitutional Court, Fedor Venislavsky, explained that martial law would be extended for three months at a time, as a counteroffensive takes more time than defense. The Rada may also lift martial law at any time. 10 598 69 Previously in trend: War
"Servant of People" Venislavskyi: Terms of demobilization from military service are being discussed in Verkhovna Rada The Rada’s Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence is discussing the introduction of mechanisms for demobilization from military service. 7 540 67 Previously in trend: War
Lenin monument in Sudzha is damaged but still standing - BBC. PHOTO The monument to Soviet tyrant Vladimir Lenin in the city of Sudzha, Kursk region, Russia, is still standing. Earlier, the media reported that it had been demolished. 19 738 64
Servants of People ready to expel Dubinsky from faction – MP The Servant of the People faction will support the exclusion of MP Oleksandr Dubinsky, against whom the U.S. sanctions have been imposed, MP, representative of the President of Ukraine in the Constitutional Court Fedir Venislavsky said. 11 854 62
Issue is politicised, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi said that National Security Committee considered situation with supply of defective mines to Armed Forces On Wednesday, 4 December, the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defence and Intelligence considered the situation with the supply of defective mines to the frontline. 8 520 61
All Russian military facilities, including command centers in Moscow, are legitimate targets for Ukraine - Venislavsky All military facilities from which Russia is waging war against Ukraine are a legal target for Ukraine. 8 071 57 Previously in trend: War
Enemy resumed offensive on Slaviansk. Situation in Kharkiv region is tense, - Venyslavsky Currently, the situation in the Slobozhansky direction is tense, as Russian troops have been regrouping their forces and resources for almost two weeks. 23 084 56 Previously in trend: War
Zelenskyy dismissed Venislavsky from post of president’s representative in Verkhovna Rada President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed MP Fedir Venislavsky from the post of president’s representative in the Verkhovna Rada. 10 307 55
Mobilisation in major cities needs to be stepped up – "Servant of People" Venislavskyi. VIDEO Mobilization in major cities needs to be intensified, such a position was voiced by Fedir Venislavskyi, an MP from Servant of the People and a member of the parliamentary committee on national security, defense and intelligence. 16 752 177 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine
NSDC's decision on sanctions against TV channels 112, NewsOne, ZIK legally flawless - Venislavsky The decision of the NSDC on sanctions against the TV channels 112 Ukraine, NewsOne, ZIK has been prepared for a long time and is legally completely flawless, the Supreme Court will not cancel it, representative of the President of Ukraine in the Constitutional Court (CC), MP from Servant of the People faction Fedir Venislavsky said. 5 175 49 Previously in trend: Medvedcul channels sanctions
"Servant of People" Venislavskyi: Updating men’s data for consular services does not mean serving summons abroad Updating the military registration data of men abroad is necessary so that TCR employees understand who is abroad and do not waste time on issuing summonses in Ukraine. 6 284 49
Executed and raped: Russians in occupied south commit same crimes as in suburbs of Kyiv - Venyslavsky Crimes against civilians in the temporarily occupied territories of southern Ukraine are not ruled out. 14 009 47 Previously in trend: War
Prosecutor General’s Office opens proceedings against Bezuhla on high treason charges – Taruta The Office of the Prosecutor General has opened criminal proceedings against MP Mariana Bezuhla on suspicion of high treason. 24 344 101 Previously in trend: Bezuhla in Rada
There is no reason to say that bill to reduce age limit to 55 will be considered in nearest future - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The bill that proposes to lower the upper age limit for mobilization of men from 60 to 55 will not be considered in the Verkhovna Rada in the near future. 10 039 46
Rada working on bill for post-war elections – Servant of People Venislavskyi The Verkhovna Rada is working on a bill concerning elections that will take place after martial law is lifted. The process involves representatives of the Central Election Commission (CEC) and international partners. 2 422 46 Previously in trend: post-war elections
Estimated time of adoption of draft law on mobilization - end of March or beginning of April - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence plans to recommend that the parliament consider the draft law on mobilization in the second reading in two weeks. 5 156 46
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