The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada draft laws aimed at making changes to the system of mobilization and military registration of citizens. This was reported by the representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Rada, Taras Melnychuk, in his Telegram.
“The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, as a subject of legislative initiative, has registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine: the Draft Law “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Improvement of Certain Issues of Mobilization, Military Registration, and Military Service,” said Taras Melnychuk.
Some key aspects of these bills include:
- Electronic sending of summonses: Citizens can receive a summons through the draftee's electronic account or by email.
- Changes in military rotation: Military personnel may be assigned a rotation for rest and recovery after six months of continuous combat, with a recovery period of at least two months.
- Entry into the Unified Register of Debtors: Citizens who have not arrived at military units will be entered into the Unified Register of Debtors with subsequent application of restrictions.
- Draft age and liability for evasion: Draft age is changed from 27 to 25 years, and restrictions are imposed on the rights of those who evade military registration.
- Basic Military Training: Instead of conscription, basic military training lasting up to three months is being introduced for citizens aged 18 to 25.
- Leave for those released from captivity: Military personnel who have been released from captivity will be granted an additional 90 days of leave with continued financial support.
- Recruitment and a new military rank: A new military rank of “recruit” is being introduced, and various centers and employees are being involved in recruitment activities.
These draft laws are part of the reform of the military service system in Ukraine and are aimed at improving the efficiency of mobilization and improving the military registration of citizens.
