--- title: "Zelenskyy signed extension of martial law and mobilization in Ukraine until January 29, 2027" description: "Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed the extension of martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine for 90 days — until January 29, 2027. This is the 21st extension of the regimes since the start of the full-scale invasion." date: 2026-10-26T16:54:32.431Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/zelenskyy-signed-extension-martial-law-january-2027 tags: [ukraine, martial-law, mobilization, zelensky, verkhovna-rada] author: "Marina Slivenko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Zelenskyy signed extension of martial law and mobilization in Ukraine until January 29, 2027 ![President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy working at his office desk while signing official documents](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/26/zelenskyi-prodlil-voennoe-polozhenie-i-mobilizatsiyu-do-29-yanvarya-2027/zelenskyi-prodlil-voennoe-polozhenie-i-mobilizatsiyu-do-29-yanvarya-2027-1.webp) ## Key Points - Zelenskyy signed the extension of martial law and mobilization for 90 days — until January 29, 2027 - This is the 21st extension of the regimes since the start of the full-scale invasion - Mandatory mobilization applies to men aged 25–60 who are fit for health and without deferment - Men aged 18–25 are drafted only in cases defined by law, women — voluntarily Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed documents extending martial law and general mobilization in the country. According to an official statement published on the president's website and reported by RBC-Ukraine, both regimes will remain in effect until at least January 29, 2027. Thus, their validity has been extended for another 90 days. ### Legislative Path of Extension According to UNN, on October 26, 2026, the head of state submitted bills No. 16182 (on extending martial law) and No. 16183 (on extending general mobilization) to the Verkhovna Rada. According to the explanatory notes, martial law is proposed to be extended from 05:30 on October 31, 2026, for 90 days, and the period of general mobilization from October 31, 2026, for the same period. As reported by Moskovskij Komsomolets citing Ukrainian media, parliament supported both documents, after which they were signed by the president. ### What Martial Law Means for Citizens Under martial law, liable-for-military-service men aged 18 to 60 are required to comply with a number of requirements established by law. These norms are enshrined in current laws and apply to everyone registered for military service within the respective age range. ### Mobilization Rules Mandatory mobilization applies to men aged 25 to 60 who are deemed fit for health reasons and have no legal grounds for deferment. Before being sent to military units, all mobilized individuals undergo basic military training in training centers. Men aged 18 to 25 can be drafted only in cases specified by law — if they are reserve officers or have previously completed conscript military service; in other situations, joining the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for this age group is possible exclusively on a voluntary basis. Women registered for military service can be involved in the country's defense only of their own free will. ### Context: 21st Extension of Regimes According to RBC-Ukraine, this is the 21st extension of martial law and mobilization since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Regular extension of the regimes in 90-day cycles has become an established practice throughout the entire period of the conflict. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Зеленский подписал продление военного положения и мобилизации еще на 90 дней](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/zelenskiy-pidpisav-prodovzhennya-voennogo-1793033300.html) - Primary source: signing of documents, term until 29.01.2027, 21st extension, mobilization rules. - [Военное положение и мобилизацию в Украине продлили до 29 января 2027 года - Зеленский подписал законы](https://sud.ua/ru/news/laws/375938-voiennyi-stan-i-mobilizatsiiu-v-ukraini-prodovzhyly-do-29-sichnia-2027-roku-zelenskyi-pidpysav-zakony) - Confirms the term until 29.01.2027 and the signing of documents by the president. - [Зеленский предложил продлить военное положение и мобилизацию еще на 90 суток](https://unn.ua/ru/news/zelenskii-predlozhil-prodlit-voennoe-polozhenie-i-mobilizatsiyu-yeshche-na-90-sutok) - Bill numbers (No. 16182, No. 16183), submission dates 26.10.2026, 90 days from 31.10.2026. - [Верховная Рада поддержала продление всеобщей мобилизации на Украине до 29 января](https://www.mk.ru/politics/2026/10/26/verkhovnaya-rada-podderzhala-prodlenie-vseobshhey-mobilizacii-na-ukraine-do-29-yanvarya.html) - Confirms parliament's support for the extension until 29.01.2027. ## FAQ ### Until what date have martial law and mobilization been extended? Until January 29, 2027, which is for 90 days. ### How many extensions is this? This is the 21st extension of the regimes since the start of the full-scale invasion. ### Who is subject to mandatory mobilization? Men aged 25 to 60 who are deemed fit for health reasons and have no legal grounds for deferment. ### Can men aged 18–25 be drafted? Only in cases specified by law (reserve officers or those who completed conscript service); in other situations — exclusively voluntarily.