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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
War in Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon release detailed explanations regarding the new procedures for obtaining consular services for men of mobilization age.
Apr. 23
Verkhovna Rada
The Parliament excluded the provision for military demobilization after 36 months of service from the draft law. Military members who have served since 2022 have been awaiting this provision.
Apr. 11
Corruption
On the eve of the publication of a story about possible corruption at the SBU, the investigative journalist behind it was approached in a Kyiv shopping mall by military draft center officials.
Apr. 7
War in Ukraine
The move addresses Ukraine's urgent need for additional troops as the war with Russia has taken a heavy toll and a new mobilization bill languishes in parliament.
Apr. 3
War in Ukraine
Syrsky said that there’s no need to mobilize 500,000 people to the front, and the most important thing for Ukraine is to save lives.
Mar. 29
Kyiv’s plans to draft an additional 160,000 troops by February are underway, though experts doubt they will hit the target, expecting closer to 100,000.
Nov. 14