The bill would ban people from driving vehicles if they don’t comply with mobilization rules
Kiev, Ukraine:
Ukraine’s parliament on Thursday passed a bill reforming its army mobilization rules as Kyiv tries to raise new manpower to rotate its exhausted troops to fight Russian invaders.
The bill must be signed by President Volodymyr Zelensky to become law. Below is an overview of the impact of these changes.
military records
The bill would require Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 and 60 to update personal data with military authorities, making it easier for recruitment offices to understand who could be drafted in any given area.
By law, men of military age must at all times carry registration documents provided to them by the draft office. Recruiting officers will be allowed to ask to see the document on the street.
watered down punishment
The bill would prohibit people from driving vehicles if they do not comply with mobilization rules. An earlier draft had proposed stiff penalties such as freezing assets for such people, but it was scrapped after public outcry. Another bill proposing fines for deserters has passed its first reading.
demobilization
The bill does not set any deadlines for wartime service, meaning soldiers who have been fighting since the beginning of a full-scale invasion still don’t know when they will be demobilized. An early draft of the bill proposed setting a time limit.
Military registration of Ukrainians abroad
Martial law prohibits men of military age from traveling abroad, and there is no procedure for conscripting Ukrainian men abroad. But the bill requires Ukrainian men to present military registration documents when receiving consular services such as renewing their passports.
Benefits of Volunteer Soldiers
The bill proposes financial subsidies for those who voluntarily join the military and sign military contracts. In particular, these bonuses may include certificates for the purchase of a vehicle and financial assistance for a first mortgage.
Other provisions
The bill would abolish compulsory conscription for Ukrainian males aged 18 or older and introduce basic military training for all males starting in September 2025.
A new provision in the bill would allow people convicted of a crime and sentenced to probation to serve in the military. Currently, criminals are prohibited from performing any type of military service.
After all men enlist in the army, they must undergo mandatory training before being sent to combat areas.
In some cases, authorities can impound vehicles of citizens and businesses to satisfy the needs of the military.
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