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War in Ukraine
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
Zelensky
The minister added that the current number of Russian forces stationed in Ukraine and along its borders stands at 500 thousand troops.
May. 29
Putin
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
Ukraine
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
Business
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
Verkhovna Rada
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
Slovakia
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
War in Ukraine
The draft law allows prisoners convicted of less serious offences to be released on parole for military service under contract.
May. 9
Kyiv
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
SBU
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
Armed Forces of Ukraine
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.
Apr. 30
War in Ukraine
Though the suspension is supposed to be temporary, many Ukrainians have complained of its abruptness and criticized the government for its divisive policy.
Apr. 27
War in Ukraine
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.
Apr. 26
Armed Forces of Ukraine
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.
Apr. 25
Poland
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.
Apr. 24
War in Ukraine
Ukraine's foreign ministry "announced a temporary suspension of accepting new applications for consular services" for men between 18 and 60.
Apr. 24
The numbers include deaths and injuries from both sides, where some argue that Russia’s demographic crisis was part of the reason behind its invasion.
Sep. 17