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In 2025, Ukraine grapples with significant mobilization issues as it continues to defend against Russian aggression. With reports of misconduct, accidents, and leaked videos involving Territorial Center of Recruitment (TCR) personnel, public trust is challenged. Despite concerns, Ukraine is not considering lowering the mobilization age, as stated by Rada Chairman Stefanchuk and supported by President Zelenskyy. Moreover, reform initiatives like the "18-24 Contract" aim to attract young volunteers, while Ukraine addresses targeted staffing needs by lifting exemptions for certain medical personnel. Mobilization deferral remains possible for civilians previously held captive. Amidst these developments, the government strives to balance military needs with public sentiment.

What is the current mobilization policy in Ukraine?

Ukraine's mobilization policy in 2025 does not involve lowering the age for conscription, focusing instead on voluntary contracts for young individuals aged 18-24. The government aims to maintain a balanced draft process while addressing specific staffing needs within the military.

How is the Ukrainian military addressing recruitment shortages?

To address recruitment shortages, Ukraine has implemented the "18-24 Contract" to attract young volunteers and is lifting exemptions for critically needed medical personnel. These efforts are part of broader strategies to enhance military capacity and readiness.

Are religious or ethical beliefs valid reasons for mobilization exemption in Ukraine?

Under martial law, religious beliefs do not exempt Ukrainian citizens from military service. The Supreme Court has clarified that all citizens, including Jehovah’s Witnesses, must fulfill military obligations during this period, reinforcing the commitment to national defense.

What are the legal repercussions for avoiding mobilization in Ukraine?

In Ukraine, individuals found avoiding mobilization can face administrative detention of up to 3 hours or more severe penalties, depending on the extent of their disobedience. The TCR has the authority to detain those violating mobilization rules, with a focus on maintaining lawful recruitment practices.

How has technology impacted mobilization practices in Ukraine?

Technological advancements, such as the Diia portal, facilitate military exemption applications, improving efficiency in handling mobilization-related requests. This digital platform helps streamline processes, enabling better management of exemptions and deferrals for eligible individuals.

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Group of young men in military uniforms "busified" dog in Odesa. VIDEO Group of young men in military uniforms "busified" dog in Odesa. VIDEO In Odesa, representatives of an animal welfare organisation have lodged a complaint with the police regarding a possible case of animal cruelty on Admiralskyi Avenue. According to the activists, a group of people in military uniforms busified a dog, injured it, and then threw it out onto the street. 10 565 173 Previously in trend: mobilization

Mobilisation dynamics are positive – Presidential Office Mobilisation dynamics are positive – Presidential Office Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa said that mobilisation and recruitment in Ukraine have shown positive dynamics over the past 10 months compared to last year. 5 670 73 Previously in trend: mobilization

Rada has allowed reservation of defence industry employees, even if they have registration issues Rada has allowed reservation of defence industry employees, even if they have registration issues The Verkhovna Rada has approved a bill that will allow defence industry employees to be reserved even if they have problems with military registration. 5 092 10 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilisation in Ukraine Employee mobilization exemption

Man beat soldier of Volyn TCR with shovel during attempt to check his documents. VIDEO Man beat soldier of Volyn TCR with shovel during attempt to check his documents. VIDEO In the village of Dubove, Kovel district, Volyn region, a man with a shovel attacked a serviceman of the centre during the check of military registration documents. 13 459 126 Previously in trend: mobilization Conflict with TCR

Four TCR servicemen are watching as their colleague conducting "notification procedure" in Kharkiv and beating man in civilian clothes. VIDEO Four TCR servicemen are watching as their colleague conducting "notification procedure" in Kharkiv and beating man in civilian clothes. VIDEO A video was posted online showing an servicemen of the TCR in Kharkiv beating a man in civilian clothes twice while carrying out a notification procedure. 20 358 141 Previously in trend: mobilization violations during mobilisation

Hackers "leaked" video of meeting at Zhytomyr’s Territorial Center of Recruitment which center says was deliberate attempt to discredit it. VIDEO Hackers "leaked" video of meeting at Zhytomyr’s Territorial Center of Recruitment which center says was deliberate attempt to discredit it. VIDEO A video of a staff meeting at the Zhytomyr TCR and SS was posted online. They reported a hacker attack. 28 571 138 Previously in trend: mobilization Failure to fulfil mobilisation plan

TCR military servicemember and police officers killed in road accident in Poltava region. Detainee in intensive care. VIDEO TCR military servicemember and police officers killed in road accident in Poltava region. Detainee in intensive care. VIDEO A military servicemember of the Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) and police officers were killed in a road accident in the Poltava region. 34 849 211 Previously in trend: mobilization

Taking 17-year-old son abroad out of fear of mobilization is irrational panic – Ministry of Education and Science Taking 17-year-old son abroad out of fear of mobilization is irrational panic – Ministry of Education and Science Ukraine has no plans to lower the age for military mobilization, making parental concerns about drafting 18-year-olds unfounded. 7 165 40 Previously in trend: mobilization

Under martial law, religious beliefs do not exempt citizens from military service – Supreme Court 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. 7 483 105 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilization deferral

MoD: Request to Ministry of Health on lifting exemptions from military service for medics concerns only targeted complete staffing of AFU Medical Forces units MoD: Request to Ministry of Health on lifting exemptions from military service for medics concerns only targeted complete staffing of AFU Medical Forces units The request submitted by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence to the Ministry of Health concerns only specialists in critically undersupplied medical fields who have undergone training in military occupational specialties and are needed to complete staffing of Armed Forces medical units. 1 505 24 Previously in trend: mobilization Reservation of medics

Ministry of Health preparing lists of medical personnel to lift exemption from military service: request received from Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Ministry of Health preparing lists of medical personnel to lift exemption from military service: request received from Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces The Ministry of Health has received a request from the Ministry of Defence and the Command of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to lift the military exemption status of certain medical personnel. 21 591 186 Previously in trend: mobilization Reservation of medics

Rada will not consider lowering mobilization age – Stefanchuk Rada will not consider lowering mobilization age – Stefanchuk The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk assured that the parliament would not consider lowering the mobilization age. 3 431 45 Previously in trend: mobilization

Rada supports extension of martial law and mobilisation until 6 August (updated) Rada supports extension of martial law and mobilisation until 6 August (updated) The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has supported the extension of martial law for 90 days - until 6 August 2025. 12 658 140 Previously in trend: Martial law mobilization

70% of TCR employees have gone to front since autumn 2024, - Land Forces 70% of TCR employees have gone to front since autumn 2024, - Land Forces Since autumn 2024, the composition of territorial recruitment and social support centres across the country has changed. 39 975 119 Previously in trend: mobilization TCR at front

Ukraine has partially solved problem of military shortage at front – Cavoli Ukraine has partially solved problem of military shortage at front – Cavoli Ukraine seems to have overcome a certain shortage of military personnel to fight the Russian army, in particular due to an increase in the number of conscripts. 15 473 111 Previously in trend: mobilization

TCR employees in Kharkiv hit cyclist with car, then chased him. VIDEO TCR employees in Kharkiv hit cyclist with car, then chased him. VIDEO A video of a car chasing and hitting a cyclist in Kharkiv was posted online. 21 253 135 Previously in trend: War mobilization violations during mobilisation

In Kharkiv, men in balaclavas and military uniforms are beating civilians and firing pistol: ’Why f#ck are you beating people!?’ — ’Why is he running!?’. VIDEO In Kharkiv, men in balaclavas and military uniforms are beating civilians and firing pistol: ’Why f#ck are you beating people!?’ — ’Why is he running!?’. VIDEO A video was posted online showing men wearing balaclavas and military uniforms beating several civilians and firing a gun. 27 803 349 Previously in trend: War mobilization Conflict with TCR violations during mobilisation

Civilians who have been held in captivity are entitled to mobilization deferral – Defense Ministry 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. 1 398 3 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilization deferral

For $11,000, he promised to evade mobilization: man who conspired with MMC to forge documents was detained in Zaporizhzhia – National Police. PHOTOS 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. 1 274 9 Previously in trend: mobilization

Ukrainians abroad will be able to get mobilisation reservations remotely, - Chernyshov 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. 6 833 45 Previously in trend: mobilization

Employee of TCR hits cyclist at full speed with his hand and, with support of five other colleagues, "mobilises" him into minibus. VIDEO Employee of TCR hits cyclist at full speed with his hand and, with support of five other colleagues, "mobilises" him into minibus. VIDEO A video was posted online showing a man in military uniform hitting a cyclist riding on the sidewalk with his arm. 31 661 280 Previously in trend: mobilization

Almost 800,000 Ukrainians can be enlisted in Armed Forces under "18-24 Contract" – Palisa 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. 5 631 81 Previously in trend: mobilization

Six brigades of AF have been involved in implementation of "Contract 18-24" project – Palisa 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. 4 449 35 Previously in trend: mobilization

Last year, Ukraine mobilized 30 thousand people every month. Russia still has advantage, - Zelenskyy 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. 4 141 43 Previously in trend: mobilization

Zelenskyy must lower mobilisation age to win Western support - Bloomberg 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. 9 847 129 Previously in trend: mobilization

Zelenskyy on recruiting people aged 18–24: this is not mobilization; it will be one-year contract for those willing to join 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. 5 230 37 Previously in trend: mobilization

"Order" of National Police to strengthen mobilization and search for 18-year-olds in Odesa is fake of Russian propaganda – CCD "Order" of National Police to strengthen mobilization and search for 18-year-olds in Odesa is fake of Russian propaganda – CCD Russian propaganda has created and spread a fake document, allegedly issued by the Main Department of the National Police in Odesa region, which allegedly orders law enforcement officers to "intensify the search for persons subject to mobilization" in Odesa, including 18-year-olds. 21 812 19 Previously in trend: mobilization

Local authorities and police should search for evaders, not TCR - Ministry of Defence 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. 12 499 175 Previously in trend: mobilization

"Servant of People" Venislavskyi: There are no legislative initiatives in Rada to reduce draft age below 25 "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. 1 600 33 Previously in trend: mobilization

Through recruitment, twice as many soldiers are being recruited as before, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi 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. 1 755 11 Previously in trend: mobilization

TCR fines mayors for failure to fulfill mobilization plan: OC West says it’s legal 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. 13 397 78 Previously in trend: mobilization

Reform of recruitment of 18-25 year olds under "fair contract" is at final stage of development, - Palisa 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. 14 499 93 Previously in trend: mobilization

Ukraine has not discussed issue of mobilization age with Trump administration - MFA 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. 1 920 23 Previously in trend: mobilization

There should be no doubt: you must join AFU and fulfill your constitutional duty - 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. 11 381 148 Previously in trend: mobilization

Zelenskyy on lowering mobilization age: "Why? To make more people unarmed?" 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. 14 973 262 Previously in trend: mobilization

"Servant of people" Fediienko: Rada is not considering any initiatives to lower mobilization age "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. 3 282 106 Previously in trend: mobilization

Administrative detention for violation of mobilization rules can last up to 3 hours - TCR. VIDEO 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. 8 958 55 Previously in trend: mobilization

Problem of lack of people at front in Ukraine has become "more acute", age of mobilization should be lowered - 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. 18 794 290 Previously in trend: mobilization

As of today, 900-950 thousand people have been reserved for mobilisation - Shmyhal 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. 6 662 17 Previously in trend: mobilization

17-year-old boys will pay fine if they fail to register on time - "servant of people" Venislavskyi 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. 7 892 72 Previously in trend: mobilization

Government allowed to exempt clergy from mobilization - media 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. 8 636 77 Previously in trend: mobilization

Military exemption service on Diia portal is available again - Ministry of Economy Military exemption service on Diia portal is available again - Ministry of Economy The military exemption service on the Diia portal is available again. 1 272 9 Previously in trend: mobilization

Ministry of Health refutes fake reports about alleged mobilization of people with disabilities from January 1 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. 3 130 14 Previously in trend: mobilization