The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has extended the deadline for military personnel to return to service after leaving their unit (SZCh). This deadline now extends to the period until March 1, 2025, without the application of punishment for desertion. This was reported by People's Deputy Solomiya Bobrovska on her Facebook page.
According to the adopted bill No. 12076, commanders of military units will have up to 3 days to return servicemen to service. Bobrovska noted that this is the last extension of the period, and next time there will be no possibility to avoid criminal liability for unauthorized abandonment of the unit.
Earlier, on November 28, 2024, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law on return to service after the first case of desertion or desertion, which allowed servicemen to return without criminal liability until January 1, 2025.
It is important that reinstatement with all social guarantees is provided only for those who voluntarily left the unit for the first time. Servicemen who return within the established period will be reinstated with all social benefits, including payments and security.
The changes were aimed at supporting existing personnel and ensuring maximum readiness of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in war conditions.
