#Mobilization

From Intimidation to Undermining Legitimacy: How Russian Propaganda Narratives on Mobilization Have Shifted

Politics 11/13/2026, 15:13

CSD senior analyst Anton Zemlyanoi outlines in a column how Russian mobilization propaganda shifted from intimidation to undermining state legitimacy, proposing counter-narrative principles.

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Criticality Status of Enterprises Set to Expire Will Be Automatically Extended Until February 1, 2027

Politics 11/12/2026, 13:11

The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the criticality status of enterprises expiring in November–December 2026 until February 1, 2027. The measure was introduced for uninterrupted operation during the transition to the new reservation system.

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Zelenskyy at Dublin Briefing: Draft-Age Men Who Left Ukraine Must Return

Politics 11/11/2026, 22:23

At a briefing with the Irish Prime Minister in Dublin, Zelenskyy stated that draft-age men who left Ukraine must return, but acknowledged the complexity of the issue due to various circumstances of departure and family separation.

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Studying does not always save from mobilization: which students may be drafted

Politics 11/11/2026, 20:24

Students of part-time and evening education forms in Ukraine do not receive a mobilization deferment based on the fact of studying alone, explained the Zhytomyr TCC. A deferment is provided only for full-time or dual forms of education and when obtaining a higher level of education.

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Koretsky Responds to Petition to Lower Military Service Age Limit from 60 to 55

Politics 11/09/2026, 22:11

Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergiy Koretsky responded to a petition to lower the military service age limit from 60 to 55, stating the need for a comprehensive approach considering Defense Forces' needs.

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"I won't reach the position because I'm not very useful there": Emma Antoniuk explained why she refused mobilization into the UAF

Opinions 11/09/2026, 19:45

Journalist and blogger Emma Antoniuk on the RBC-Ukraine podcast stated that she spoke with Azov and Nemesis recruiters but refused mobilization, believing her blog projects bring more benefit to the army than service in a media unit.

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"Surrendering Territories Without a Military Defeat Is Capitulation": Svoboda Battalion Officer on Army Morale, Corruption, and Peace Plans

Politics 11/09/2026, 07:06

Svoboda Battalion officer Andriy Illienko spoke in an interview with RBC-Ukraine about changes in the army's composition, corruption in the mobilization system, and why surrendering fortified areas will not stop the war.

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Ukrainian Ministry of Defense Warns of Scheduled Maintenance in 'Reserv+' on the Evening of November 7

Technology 11/07/2026, 13:17

On the evening of November 7, scheduled maintenance will take place in the 'Reserv+' app from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense warned of potential delays in updating electronic documents and recommended downloading the PDF in advance.

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Klymenko: 29 streamers and non-conscript youth participated in Kyiv region riots

Politics 11/06/2026, 21:34

NSDC Secretary Ihor Klymenko stated that 29 streamers and many non-conscript youth participated in the riots in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka. He called mobilization an information battle that has been lost.

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Pseudo-activist Stakhiv has AWOLed from the Naval training center: military police conducting a search

Incidents 11/05/2026, 16:36

Pseudo-activist Ostap Stakhiv, mobilized in Lviv on October 31, 2026, has gone AWOL from the Naval training center. The Military Law Enforcement Service is conducting a search.

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Ukrainian Ministry of Defense Clarifies TCС Powers and Liability for Obstructing Their Work

Politics 11/04/2026, 17:18

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has officially clarified the powers of territorial recruitment and social support centers during mobilization, as well as liability for obstructing their work.

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Head and Four Subordinates Detained at Chernivtsi TCR: Torture, Kidnapping, and Bribes

Incidents 10/30/2026, 14:20

The SBI, with the assistance of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, detained the head of the Chernivtsi District TCR and four subordinates, who are incriminated with kidnapping, torture, and bribery. The investigation is ongoing.

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Drapaty's Order: Armed Forces of Ukraine tighten control over military medical commissions to prevent mobilization of unfit individuals

Politics 10/30/2026, 13:20

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapaty has signed an order to strengthen control over the work of military medical commissions at TCRs, aiming to exclude the mobilization of citizens unfit for service.

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Automatic Extension of Draft Deferrals: How the System Works and What to Do If the Notification Has Not Arrived

Politics 10/30/2026, 09:52

In Ukraine, mobilization deferrals are being automatically extended until October 30: over 90% of current ones can be prolonged without a repeated application. The Ministry of Defense explained how the system works and what to do in case of refusal.

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Constitutional Court of Ukraine denies mobilization for life-sentenced prisoners

Politics 10/29/2026, 00:45

The Constitutional Court of Ukraine has upheld the ban on mobilizing life-sentenced prisoners and multiple murderers into the army.

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Cabinet of Ministers revises conscript reservation rules: defense and energy cap lowered to 95%, Coordination Center established

Politics 10/27/2026, 11:36

The Cabinet of Ministers approved Resolution No. 1328 of October 23, 2026, changing conscript reservation rules: a Coordination Center was created, the baseline quota is 50%, the defense and energy limit was lowered to 95%, and donor structures face a 7-person ceiling.

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Passport abroad: Men aged 18–60 no longer need to physically present military registration documents

Politics 10/27/2026, 08:10

Foreign centers of the Passport Service are issuing foreign passports to men aged 18–60 without the physical presentation of military registration documents: data is verified automatically through SMS and Ministry of Defense registers. The temporary requirement for a "Reserve+" printout has been canceled.

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Ukraine Tightens Reservation Rules: Defense and Energy Sectors Allowed to Reserve No More Than 95% of Conscripts

Politics 10/26/2026, 21:19

New reservation rules are coming into effect in Ukraine: defense and energy enterprises will be able to reserve no more than 95% of conscripts, and the Cabinet is creating a Coordination Center.

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