#Military Service

Ukrainian Ministry of Defense Clarifies Leave Procedures for Servicemen: Documents, Registration, and Traveling Abroad

Politics 10/20/2026, 19:40

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has published clarifications for servicemen on leave ticket processing, using the electronic military registration document in Army+, registering at the place of rest, and rules for traveling abroad.

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MasterChef-4 Finalist Viktor Perehrest Saved a Wounded Fellow Soldier at the Front: A 10 km Journey Took Two Days

Culture 10/19/2026, 16:06

MasterChef-4 finalist Viktor Perehrest, serving in the AFU since 2022, saved a wounded fellow soldier at the front. The journey of over 10 km took two days; all four evacuated soldiers survived.

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"When I first stood on the prosthesis, the pain disappeared": How Ukrainians recover after amputation

Health 10/16/2026, 08:11

British volunteer "Snow", after losing a leg in Ukraine, received a prosthesis at the "Bez Obmezhen" center and returned to the front. Since the war began, over 44,000 people have received prostheses under the state program.

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Won 'Gold' and Escaped the Army: Famous Athlete No Longer Needs to Serve

Sports 10/04/2026, 16:59

South Korean golfer Tom Kim won gold at the Asian Games in Nagoya, earning a legal exemption from mandatory military service.

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Igor Lastochkin from the front line: comedian thanks 'Kurgan & Agregat' for EW system for the 93rd Brigade and appears in a new look

Culture 09/22/2026, 11:59

Igor Lastochkin, serving with the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade "Kholodny Yar," recorded a video from the front line and thanked the band "Kurgan & Agregat" for purchasing an EW system for his unit. The comedian appeared in a new look: with a shaved head and a gray beard.

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Football commentator Alexander Hlyvinsky announces service in the 7th Reconnaissance Battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Politics 09/22/2026, 10:35

Ukrainian journalist and football commentator Alexander Hlyvinsky announced that since August 2026 he has been serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces as part of the 7th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion. Previously, he served as press attaché of the Ukraine national team for 14 years.

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From the commander's report to the SBI's wanted list: how Ukraine records unauthorized absence from a military unit

Politics 09/17/2026, 08:10

Ukraine's Ministry of Defence explained the procedure for recording unauthorized absence from a military unit: from the commander's report after three hours to a criminal proceeding under Articles 407–408 of the Criminal Code and a search conducted through the SBI and the National Police.

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Four days before the deadline: how Ukrainian servicemembers can return from AWOL under the simplified program by September 20, 2026

Politics 09/16/2026, 14:15

Until September 20, 2026, servicemembers of the AFU, the State Border Guard Service, and the National Guard whose AWOL was recorded by June 12 can return to service under the simplified program, independently choosing their unit and direction of service.

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Changing Careers After Military Service: Why It's Not a Lost Path but a New Way to Piece Together Your Experience

Opinions 09/14/2026, 18:49

Former servicewoman and entrepreneur Darya Bilan told Wave RBC.UA in a guest column why changing careers after military service is not a lost path but an opportunity to assemble your accumulated experience into a new career.

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“Desertion Cannot Occur Before the Oath” — A Myth: Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence Explains When a Mobilized Person Is Already Considered a Serviceman

Politics 09/09/2026, 22:06

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence clarified: a mobilized person sent to a training centre is considered a serviceman even before taking the oath, so desertion during the training stage carries liability under Articles 407 and 408 of the Criminal Code.

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"I Could Die the Day After Tomorrow": Natalka Denysenko's Husband Reveals for the First Time the Diagnosis That Keeps Him from Serving

Culture 09/09/2026, 14:47

Yuriy Yaroshenko, Natalka Denysenko's husband, has explained for the first time that a congenital condition affecting his internal organs, detected at age 21, rendered him unfit for military service. He does not disclose the specific diagnosis.

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Palisa withdraws his candidacy for Ukraine's ambassador to the US: military service is incompatible with diplomacy

Politics 08/29/2026, 13:17

Deputy Head of the President's Office Pavlo Palisa stated that he cannot combine military and diplomatic service, effectively withdrawing his candidacy for the post of Ukraine's ambassador to the US. The seat has been vacant since August 3, following Stefanyshyn's dismissal.

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Until September 20: Ukrainian soldiers have 30 days left for simplified return after AWOL

Politics 08/22/2026, 00:44

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reminds: until September 20 inclusive, military personnel can submit a report for simplified return after AWOL recorded before June 12, 2026, choosing a new unit from 70+ options.

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Father of two whose wife died could not return home for nearly two months after mobilization — ombudsman

Politics 08/21/2026, 09:23

Ombudsman Lubyntsev told about a case where the TCC mobilized a father of two children whose wife had died. The man could not return home for almost two months until the ombudsman intervened and secured his discharge.

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Ukraine's MoD refutes rumors of Khmara being 'written off' via medical board: MoD explains the legal nature of his dismissal

Politics 08/21/2026, 03:52

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has refuted rumors about Yevhen Khmara's dismissal from military service via a medical board. The MoD explained that he holds the post of minister as a civilian, as required by law, and is fully fit for service.

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Ukrainian women in the EU will have to prove they are not 'draft dodgers': EC confirms gender neutrality of new temporary protection rules

Politics 08/21/2026, 02:53

European Commission spokesperson Lammert stated that the EU Council's decision on temporary protection makes no distinction by gender: Ukrainian women liable for military service will also have to prove they are not evading service.

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New rules for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic: how to obtain temporary protection and avoid breaking the law in 2026

Politics 08/16/2026, 08:22

🇨🇿 Czech Republic tightens rules for Ukrainian men: eVOD and paper documents are now required for temporary protection. Men aged 18-22 must confirm registration in "Rezerv+", while those aged 23-60 must prove full exemption from military service. Screenshots are not accepted! 🚫📱 #Ukraine #CzechRepublic #TemporaryProtection #Refugees

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Former Constitutional Court Consultant Suspected of Creating Child Pornography with Daughter Released on Bail After Serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Politics 08/14/2026, 22:20

🚨 Scandal in Kyiv: Obolon Court releases former CCU consultant on bail, accused of creating child pornography with his 3-year-old daughter. The suspect previously suspended the case by joining the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Prosecutor's Office is appealing Judge Makarenko's decision, demanding arrest. #Court #CCU #Ukraine #Prosecutor

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