In May 2026, the mobilization procedure in Ukraine will remain unchanged, provided that martial law is extended. Key decisions regarding conscription will continue to depend on age, status of the conscript, and the presence of grounds for postponement. As reported by the PromPolitInform portal, The Publik informs.
In May, the mobilization rules in Ukraine will remain in effect without changes if martial law is extended. It is currently in effect until May 4, 2026. Despite the discussion of new legislative initiatives, the conscription procedure is already regulated by current norms.
According to the Law “On Mobilization Training and Mobilization”, the conscription age covers men from 18 to 60 years old. At the same time, the status of the conscript is decisive.
Men under 25 years old who have not served and are not in the reserve are considered conscripts and are not subject to mobilization. They can enter the service voluntarily under a contract.
Persons who have already served or have military training receive the status of those liable for military service and can be called up even before reaching the age of 25.
The main category of mobilization is men from 25 years of age who are liable for military service and do not have grounds for deferment or exemption from service.
The age limit is 60 years, but for senior officers it can reach 65 years. Persons over 60 years of age can continue their service under a contract if there is an appropriate decision.
The priority categories of mobilization include men aged 25 to 60 years without military experience, if they are fit in terms of health and do not have a deferment or armor.
Men aged 18 to 60 years who have already served or have the status of those liable for military service, including reserve officers, can also be called up.
Separately, citizens who were previously removed from military registration due to health reasons, but were found fit after a repeated military medical commission, may be involved in mobilization.
In addition, persons who had the status of “limitedly fit” may be involved in service, since this status has been canceled and the decision is made based on the results of a medical examination.
At the same time, a number of draft laws related to mobilization have been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. In particular, draft law No. 15086 provides for the introduction of an adaptation period after training, during which servicemen are not planned to be involved in combat operations. The document is under consideration.
Other initiatives No. 15114, No. 15115 and No. 15116 relate to increased liability for violations during mobilization. In particular, it is proposed to automatically cancel fines imposed without legal grounds, as well as introduce liability for CCC employees for illegal actions.
