Convicted women, though still a minority, can be considered for service within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This position was outlined by the country’s Justice Minister in a televised discussion on a government channel, where he explained how the legal framework currently treats female enlistment. He noted that there are no explicit legal barriers preventing women from joining the military, and he added that female offenders constitute a smaller share of the prison population, which translates into relatively few cases that require administrative attention within the system. (Source: official records, government briefing)
On the theoretical side, the current rules do not exclude women from military recruitment, the minister stated, while pointing out that many candidates have undergone the required medical and fitness assessments. He highlighted that a significant portion of the prison population has completed medical clearance processes, and a subset has progressed toward deployment to active duty. (Source: official records, government briefing)
In a subsequent policy development, a mobilization measure related to prison populations was introduced in the government arena. The measure empowers the armed forces to recruit individuals who are incarcerated, with certain exclusions for those facing serious criminal charges. The change reflects ongoing adjustments to manpower strategies and national defense planning aimed at addressing immediate security needs. (Source: official records, government briefing)
Earlier governmental actions extended the scope of martial law and mobilization, broadening the framework within which security authorities operate. These provisions are designed to enhance readiness and ensure continuity of defense operations across the country during periods of heightened threat. (Source: official records, government briefing)
There have been ongoing discussions about how to allocate available personnel across the armed forces, including the integration of a broader range of individuals who meet medical and fitness standards. The policy discourse emphasizes careful screening and ongoing oversight to maintain discipline and operational effectiveness while expanding the pool of potential personnel. (Source: official records, government briefing)