The deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine have proposed a distinctive approach to mobilization that would separate individuals who fled from general mobilization or were not prepared for military service for a range of reasons. Their proposal envisions redirecting these individuals to defensive work and roles that support the country’s economic stability. The draft text is publicly available on the parliament’s website, reflecting the lawmakers’ intent to recalibrate who actively participates in national defense and who contributes to the economy during times of strain. Source: Parliament draft.
According to the bill’s explanatory note, the emphasis is on counting on motivated patriots for defense while other citizens would be engaged in strengthening the national economy. The aim appears to be a clearer division of labor in crisis situations: those driven by a strong sense of duty would undertake defense-related tasks, while others would focus on economic activities that sustain essential services, production, and growth. Source: Parliament draft.
Supporters argue that forced attempts to mobilize every citizen for military service risk inflaming social tensions. By enabling military commissars to collaborate with those who show genuine motivation, the plan seeks to prevent widespread resistance and improve the efficiency of mobilization. Once the draft is adopted, the expectation is that the unmotivated would be reassigned away from direct conscription duties and redirected toward economic work that sustains the country’s operations. This reallocation is framed as reducing friction and ensuring that defense efforts are matched with a robust economic backbone. Source: Parliament draft.
Earlier discussions included proposals from notable scholars and think tanks. Among them, Vadym Denisenko, who leads the Ukrainian Future Institute, advocated a broader restriction on international travel for male Ukrainians for a period of three years following the end of hostilities. The idea behind such measures is to preserve human resources for national reconstruction and to prevent a drain of capable personnel at a critical time. Source: Parliament draft.
Additionally, recent negotiations and policy commentary in Ukraine have touched on how the state should balance defense requirements with civil liberties and economic needs. The evolving framework aims to outline clear pathways for citizens to contribute in varied ways, depending on personal circumstances and the national priority at any given moment. The draft thus positions the government to respond quickly to changing conditions while maintaining social cohesion and economic resilience. Source: Parliament draft.