---
title: "Ukrainian Cabinet Cancels 100% Reservation: New Rules for Defense and Energy"
description: "The Ukrainian Cabinet has canceled 100% reservation for the defense sector and energy to eliminate abuses. New transparent rules will be implemented by December 1."
date: 2026-10-23T15:10:23.820Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukrainian-cabinet-cancels-100-percent-reservation
tags: [ukraine, mobilization, government, defense-industry, energy, reserves]
author: "Alexander Buran"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Ukrainian Cabinet Cancels 100% Reservation: New Rules for Defense and Energy

![Ukrainian serviceman in camouflage checking an insignia during mobilization activities](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/23/kabmin-ukrainy-otmenil-stoprocentnoe-bronirovanie/kabmin-ukrainy-otmenil-stoprocentnoe-bronirovanie-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Unconditional 100% employee reservation has been cancelled
- Enterprise criticality is separated from economic indicators
- Energy and defense sectors can apply through the Coordination Center
- The final mechanism will be approved by the government by December 1

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has finalized large-scale changes to the current system of military conscription deferrals (reservations), completely abolishing unconditional 100% reservation for all business categories, including enterprises in the strategic defense-industrial complex and the energy sector. Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretskyi officially announced this on October 23, 2026, via his official Telegram channel, emphasizing the need to create transparent, fair, and clear conditions for both the rear and active military personnel.

### New Criticality Criteria and Rejection of Unconditional Deferrals

Under the new rules, the critical status of enterprises will now be clearly separated from their current economic indicators. Relevant departments will update sectoral and regional criteria to identify and prevent potential abuses. Complete 100% exemption from mobilization is being abolished everywhere, as the previous format frequently provoked the creation of fictitious companies established solely to secure reservations for employees.

### Exceptions for Strategic Enterprises and Rotation Mechanisms

Nevertheless, enterprises in the energy complex and the defense-industrial sector retain the opportunity to obtain necessary quotas. If a real production need arises, they will be able to submit an official and justified appeal to a special Coordination Center. In addition, the government is developing a unique mechanism for guaranteed reservation in exchange for regular voluntary recruitment of part of the staff into the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for a fixed period with full preservation of salary and workplace.

### Implementation Deadlines and Combating Service Evasion

The Head of Government specifically noted that unconditional reservation creates social injustice towards mobilized servicemen and turns the procedure into a shadow business. The Ministry of Defense, together with the Ministry of Economy, has been instructed to elaborate all detailed conditions for the final approval of a transparent mechanism by December 1. In parallel, the defense department is strengthening responsibility for evading service to establish uniform and equal requirements for all citizens.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Кабмин сменил правила бронирования, 100% у ОПК не будет: детали решения](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/kabmin-skasuvav-stovidsotkove-bronyuvannya-1792767773.html) - The article is fully based on the official statement by Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi on Telegram and RBC-Ukraine publication dated October 23, 2026.

## FAQ

### Why did the Cabinet decide to change the reservation rules?

The previous system of full reservation created room for abuse and companies created solely for reservations, which was unfair to soldiers on the frontline.

### Will defense and energy enterprises be able to get reservations for employees?

Yes, in case of production necessity, they will be able to send a justified appeal to the Coordination Center.

### When will the new reservation rules take effect?

The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Economy must process all conditions and approve a transparent mechanism by December 1.