Ukraine to Submit Updated Mobilization Bill to Verkhovna Rada
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny are set to jointly present an updated mobilization bill to the Verkhovna Rada. A notation attached to the document, published on the parliament’s official website, confirms the move.
The bill is slated for first reading on February 6. Ahead of that session, Deputy Sergei Nagornyak warned that the document might not be approved before March, signaling potential delays in the legislative process.
In the note accompanying the draft, it is indicated that Defense Minister Rustem Umerov will participate as a co-rapporteur alongside Valery Zaluzhny, the Armed Forces’ Commander-in-Chief, who will lead the military aspects of the bill. This arrangement underscores the joint executive-legislative approach to the mobilization measures.
Earlier, on January 30, parliamentarian Alexey Goncharenko reported that the cabinet had approved a new version of the mobilization bill and sent it to the Verkhovna Rada for consideration. Local media later circulated information about maintaining a certificate process for those liable for military service, implying new steps for verification at commissariats within a two-month window to confirm credentials and eligibility.
There has also been discussion about introducing a program of “war donations” in response to economic pressures. Critics and supporters alike are weighing the possible implications for public finance, social support, and national defense financing amid ongoing challenges.
As the process unfolds, lawmakers, military officials, and the public will be watching closely how the revised framework addresses conscription requirements, reserve mobilization, and the administration of the military service certification. The government emphasizes that any changes aim to strengthen national security while ensuring fairness and transparency for those affected. Further updates will be shared as the Verkhovna Rada reviews the proposal. .