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Government changes procedure for exempting employees from conscription

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has amended the procedure responsible for allowing companies to exempt employees from military conscription, according to Resolution No. 520 of the Cabinet of Ministers, dated May 8.

10 May 2024, 01:18 PM

At least 28 lives lost in Tysa River during escape attempts from Ukraine – State Border Guard Service

Since the outbreak of Russia's full-scale invasion, 28 deaths have been recorded in the Tysa River among people who tried to illegally cross the border of Ukraine, State Border Guard Service's Andriy Demchenko said on national television on May 10.

10 May 2024, 11:54 AM

Ukraine anticipates thousands of convicts to join military service under new law

Several thousand people will want to be conditionally released from serving their sentences to perform contract military service during martial law, MP David Arakhamia, said on May 8, according to news agency Interfax-Ukraine.

9 May 2024, 02:15 PM

New law permits prisoners to join Ukraine's Armed Forces

The Ukrainian parliament passed bill on May 8, allowing certain categories of prisoners to be conscripted into the Ukrainian Armed Forces, reported European Solidarity MP Oleksii Honcharenko.

8 May 2024, 05:29 PM

Ukrainian Parliament extends martial law and conscription for 90 days

The Ukrainian Parliament has voted to extend martial law and conscription for an additional 90 days, Holos party MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on Telegram on May 8.

8 May 2024, 04:11 PM

Defense Ministry explains operation of Oberih military service registry

Register of persons liable for military service Oberih is a state tool to understand its human resources, said Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine Kateryna Chernohorenko, Suspilne reported on May 5.

6 May 2024, 11:30 AM

Russian forces prepare for first military conscription in occupied Zaporizhzhya Oblast – UK intel

Russia is preparing the first military conscription in temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhya Oblast since its illegal annexation in September 2022, British Defense Ministry reported in its latest intelligence update on May 5.

5 May 2024, 04:58 PM

Not all draft updates lead to summon — General Staff

The General Staff representative refuted the notion, stating that updating data in the draft office does not guarantee receiving a summons, reported Yuriy Glushchenko during an interview with Radio NV on May 2.

4 May 2024, 02:55 PM

Ukrainian Cabinet extends military service exemption for railway workers

The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers, through Resolution 492 passed on May 3, has extended the deferment of military service for railway workers by another month on May 3.

4 May 2024, 02:00 PM

Men shortage sparks role reversal: Ukrainian women step in across industries

A surge of Ukrainian women is breaking into fields once dominated by men, stepping into roles like truck driving, security, locksmithing, and machine operation.

3 May 2024, 02:00 PM

Worried about Russian aggression, Denmark makes conscription mandatory for women, boosts conscript numbers

Concerned about future Russian aggression, Denmark will introduce conscription for women and increase the number of conscripts from January 2027, Danmarks Radio and TV 2 reported.

1 May 2024, 11:43 AM

Ukraine launches over 11,000 cases against draft dodgers since 2022 invasion

Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukrainian authorities have opened nearly 11,300 criminal cases related to draft evasion and violations of military registration, according to the response of the Prosecutor General's Office to a request from NV.

29 April 2024, 05:13 PM

Over 18,000 Russian soldiers desert as morale plummets - Ukrainian intelligence

Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) has reported a significant increase in desertions within the Russian army, with more than 18,000 soldiers leaving their posts in the southern military district, according to a statement made on Telegram on April 29.

29 April 2024, 03:45 PM

Ukraine hasn't asked Poland for help returning draft-age men — Ambassador

Kyiv hasn't approached Poland regarding the return of draft-age men, Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Zvarych, said in an interview with the Polish news TVN24 on April 27.

27 April 2024, 06:17 PM

US pressures Kyiv to address conscription issues — NYT

American officials have pressed their Ukrainian counterparts to address problems with its draft, The New York Times reported on April 26.

27 April 2024, 02:44 PM

Ukraine's FM confirms: consular services halted for men abroad

Ukraine suspended consular services for men of conscription age abroad, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba confirmed on X on April 23.

23 April 2024, 04:46 PM

Russia plans to recruit 300,000 contract soldiers to avoid mass conscription

Russia plans to recruit approximately 300,000 contract soldiers by the end of 2024 to avoid a large-scale draft that might erode domestic support for its military efforts and spur further exodus, Bloomberg reported on April 18.

18 April 2024, 06:17 PM

New mobilization bill effective date revealed

The mobilization bill, recently published in the official parliamentary publication Holos Ukrainy, will come into force on May 18, in accordance with Ukrainian law.

17 April 2024, 11:44 AM

Russia found new ways to 'calm down' its soldiers and wives of fallen occupants - British Intelligence

The Kremlin passed new laws that are likely an attempt to cheer up Russian soldiers, financially encouraging more recruits to join army in exchange for benefits, and limiting criticism from wives of fallen occupiers, British Intelligence reported on April 13.

13 April 2024, 06:51 PM

Rada considers 48-month demobilization option before removing it from conscription bill, says MP

The leadership of the Verkhovna Rada considered allowing soldiers to be discharged after 48 months of service before ultimately removing the demobilization provision from the conscription bill, MP Oleksiy Honcharenko told Radio NV on April 12.

13 April 2024, 05:07 PM

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