The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the procedure for reservations for persons liable for military service

10 May 2024 13:09

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the procedure for booking Ukrainians liable for military service during martial law. This is stated in Resolution No. 520 of the Cabinet of Ministers, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports

According to government decree No. 520 of 08.05.2024, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine will approve the lists for reservations for employees of enterprises. Previously, this was the responsibility of the General Staff of the Armed Forces.

“Enterprises, institutions and organisations that produce goods, perform works and provide services necessary to meet the needs of the Armed Forces shall submit a list [of employees to be reserved] to the Ministry of Defence…”

– the resolution says.

Similar amendments were made to the “Procedure and Criteria for Determining Enterprises, Institutions and Organisations Critical to the Functioning of the Economy and the Life of the Population in a Special Period”. The words “General Staff of the Armed Forces” have been replaced with “Ministry of Defence”. As in the previous version of the document, the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine will make the final decision after the reservation lists are approved.

Now, after checking the lists of reservations submitted by companies, central executive authorities will submit them for approval to the Ministry of Defence, which will then forward them to the Ministry of Economy. The new resolution does not provide for any other significant changes.

It should be noted that the new law on mobilisation will come into force on 18 May.

The only exceptions are the twelfth and thirteenth paragraphs of subparagraph 2 of paragraph 8 of Section I of this law, which will come into force eight months after the day following the day of publication.

It should be added that within 60 days after the law comes into force, all conscripts, persons liable for military service and reservists must update their military registration data – at the military registration and enlistment office, the ASC or through an electronic cabinet.

What does the law on mobilisation provide for?

The main provisions of the document are as follows:

The provision on the right to demobilisation of people with disabilities remains.
Demobilisation in connection with the release from captivity (if servicemen do not express a desire to continue military service).
Those found to be partially fit will be obliged to re-evaluate within 12 months.
Servicemen and women who sign their first contract are entitled to compensation of 50 per cent of the down payment on a mortgage-backed loan.
Those who received a 2-3 disability group after 24 February 2022 (except for military personnel) are subject to a second medical examination to determine their fitness for service.
During mobilisation, men are required to carry a military registration document and present it at the request of a representative of the CCC or a police officer. The process of document verification can be recorded on camera or phone.
In the border area and at border crossing points, a border guard may require you to present your military registration document.
Restrictions on driving vehicles for men of the appropriate age at the request of the MCC.
Citizens who are registered with the military may voluntarily register an electronic account of a conscript, person liable for military service or a reservist.
Military personnel are entitled to compensation of 50% of the down payment on a mortgage when entering into their first contract.
Persons liable for military service aged 18 to 60 will be able to obtain documents at foreign diplomatic missions of Ukraine only if they have military registration documents .
Persons liable for military service will also be able to obtain a passport and a foreign passport if they have their military registrationdocuments with them.
All servicemen are to be paid a monthly remuneration of UAH 10,000.
Those who evade mobilisation will be punished by a temporary restriction on driving vehicles, based on a court decision.
Instead of conscription, it is planned to introduce basic military service for citizens aged 18 to 25. They will be able to choose the period of service until they reach the age of 24.
There are no plans for compulsory mobilisation of women. They are subject to military registration if they are fit for military service for health and age reasons and have received medical or pharmaceutical education. Women who are registered for military service may be called up for military service during martial law on a voluntary basis.
70 thousand UAH in monthly payments to those who participate in combat operations “from scratch”.