Ukrainian authorities are developing a new contract format with the Armed Forces for citizens under military age. According to the news of Ukrainian publication NV, young people over the age of 18 can now voluntarily participate in military service.
“In Ukraine, a new contract format with the Armed Forces of Ukraine is being created for young people aged 18-24,” the publication says, citing a source from the highest circles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the interlocutor, this contract will be signed on a voluntary basis and will imply a limited period of service as well as financial support for military personnel.
On November 19, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky addressed the country’s parliament. rejected Possible reduction in the mobilization age of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). In his speech, the head of state emphasized that instead of lowering the mobilization age, the authorities will offer to sign contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine that include a motivational package for citizens who have not reached the age of 25.
May 18, 2024 came into force Law on tightening mobilization in Ukraine. According to the innovations, people included in the register of persons responsible for military service will lose the right to travel abroad, use their funds, drive a car, conduct real estate transactions and issue documents such as passports and foreign passports.
Previously, there were tens of thousands of workers in Ukraine loss reservation from mobilization.
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Source: Gazeta
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