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War in Ukraine
Russian Officials ‘Rehearse’ for Mobilization as Kremlin Denies Need for Another Round
The press service of the Voronezh regional government in Russia reported on the successful holding of a “training and mobilization gathering” on May 28.
May 30, 2024
Zelensky
Russian Troops Set to Expand by 200-300 Thousand, Says Ukrainian Defense Minister
The minister added that the current number of Russian forces stationed in Ukraine and along its borders stands at 500 thousand troops.
May 29, 2024
Putin
Is Russia Poised to Announce New Mobilization Drive?
The FT cites a Russian defense insider who, contrary to other sources, states that a significant summer offensive by Moscow would be unsustainable without a new wave of mobilization.
May 24, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine’s New Mobilization Law Comes Into Force
The new law, which was adopted by the parliament in April, comes with a new set of restrictions and requirements for Ukrainian military-age males both domestically and abroad.
May 18, 2024
Business
Mobilization Exemption Canceled for Glovo, Favbet Employees
The Minister of Economy hinted at a mistake by the Ministry of Digital Transformation after an MP disclosed six companies whose employees could be legally exempted from mobilization.
May 18, 2024
Verkhovna Rada
Minister of Justice: Up to 20,000 Prisoners and Ex-Cons Might Be Drafted
According to Ukraine’s Justice Minister, Denys Maliuska, over ten thousand prisoners and men with criminal records of conscript age could be mobilized, but exact numbers are difficult to predict.
May 10, 2024
Slovakia
Slovakia Sees Rise in Ukrainian Men Fleeing Before Mobilisation
Slovakia's border guard service said 338 Ukrainians were detained and released in the first four months of the year - compared to 166 over the same period in 2023.
May 10, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Allows Convicts to Join Armed Forces
The draft law allows prisoners convicted of less serious offences to be released on parole for military service under contract.
May 9, 2024
Kyiv
Ukraine to Introduce Mobile App for Military Registration
A deputy defense minister said the application will launch on May 18, the day the new mobilization law comes into force, and will be one of three methods military-age males can update their data.
May 2, 2024
SBU
Ukrainian Suspected of Aiding Illegal Border Crossing for Draft Dodgers Extradited from Bulgaria
Ukrainian intelligence said the suspect controlled the operations from abroad and sold forged documents to draft dodgers to help them leave Ukraine or enter occupied territories.
May 1, 2024
Armed Forces of Ukraine
No Forced Return of Ukrainian Men Abroad
Ukrainians that register with the military commission won't automatically be sent to the front line, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Euro-Atlantic Integration said.
April 30, 2024
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINER: Consular Service Suspension for Ukrainian Men Abroad – What We Know So Far
Though the suspension is supposed to be temporary, many Ukrainians have complained of its abruptness and criticized the government for its divisive policy.
April 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
Draft Evasion Hitting War-Weary Ukraine: Why?
While many Ukrainian men understand the duty to defend their country, different reasons have prevented many from volunteering to fight after Kyiv introduced a new law to help fill the ranks.
April 26, 2024
Armed Forces of Ukraine
OPINION: The New Mobilization Law. How and Why It Will Help the Army
The long-awaited law on mobilization will take effect in May. Despite criticism of some specific points, most agree that it is a necessary step toward mobilizing all of Ukraine.
April 25, 2024
Poland
Ukrainian Men Abroad Protest Against Consular Service Suspension
Huge crowds of men could be seen gathering outside the passport service in Warsaw following the latest suspension of consular services for men, regardless of their military registration status.
April 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Pushes Military-Aged Men to Return Home
Ukraine's foreign ministry "announced a temporary suspension of accepting new applications for consular services" for men between 18 and 60.
April 24, 2024