Foreign Ministry to restore consular services for draft-aged men abroad on updated terms
The algorithm of consular services provision was updated to align with the new mobilization law's requirements, the Foreign Ministry said.
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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones hit military facilities in Russia, Crimea amid Russian claims of over 100 drones downed
Key updates on May 17: * Ukrainian drones hit military facilities in Russia, Crimea amid Russian claims of over 100 drones downed * Zelensky says Russia's Kharkiv Oblast offensive advances as far as 10 km, halted by 1st defense line * Zelensky signs law amendments increasing fines for draft evaders, allowing some convicts
Zelensky signs law allowing some convicts to serve in military
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 17 signed into law a bill permitting citizens convicted under certain charges to serve in the military.
Zelensky signs law amendments increasing fines for draft evaders
According to the new legislation, fines for violating the rules of the military register can range from Hr 3,400 ($86) to 5,100 ($130), and for repeated violations, from Hr 17,000 ($430) to 25,500 ($646).
Economy minister cancels conscription exemption for Glovo, Favbet Tech employees
Last month, Ukraine's government decided to exempt from conscription employees at Favbet, Glovo, and the American-owned payment corporation Visa for six months.
State Border Guard clarifies new border requirements for draft-age men
According to State Border Guard spokesperson Andrii Demchenko, some categories of men who are allowed to leave the country will still be required under the new laws to show that they have registered at military conscription offices when crossing the border.
MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 55
Editor’s note: This is issue 55 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukrainian Economy in Brief” newsletter, covering events from May 6–12, 2024. The digest highlights steps taken in the Ukrainian parliament related to business, economics, and international financial programs. The Kyiv Independent is republishing with permission.
Ukraine could recruit up to 20,000 convicts into army, Justice Minister says
Ukraine could fill its ranks with as many as 20,000 convicts in a move that would also help ease overcrowding in Ukrainian prisons, Justice Minister Denys Maliuska told BBC Ukraine in an interview published on May 10.
Border police: Number of Ukrainian men fleeing to Slovakia more than doubles
Under martial law, Ukrainian men aged between 18 and 60, with some exceptions, are not allowed to leave the country as they may be called up for military service.
Zelensky signs laws on mobilization, extension of martial law
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed into law the extension of martial law and general mobilization from May 14 to August 11.
Parliament votes to increase fines for draft evasion
Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, voted in favor on May 9 of a draft law that increases the fines given to those who evade mobilization.
Parliament passes bill allowing some convicts to serve in military
Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, passed in the second and final reading on May 8 a bill permitting military service of citizens convicted of certain offenses, said lawmaker Oleksii Honcharenko, one of the bill's authors.
Parliament approves extension of martial law
Under martial law, Ukrainian men aged between 18 and 60, with some exceptions, are not allowed to leave the country as they may be called up for military service.
Investigation reveals that almost 11,000 criminal cases have been halted because defendants volunteered to fight
According to the investigation, the most common cases halted by courts were theft, car accidents involving criminal misconduct, and drug trafficking.
Man dies at military enlistment office in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast due to 'rapid health deterioration'
A man of draft age died on the territory of the Saksahanskyi military enlistment office in the city of Kryvyi Rih on May 5 due to the "rapid deterioration of his health," the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast military recruitment center reported.
Zelensky asks parliament to extend martial law, mobilization for another 90 days
Ukraine's parliament previously extended martial law and mobilization from Feb. 14 until May 14.
Defense Ministry: Medical commission members can no longer use own discretion on conscripts' eligibility
Members of the Military Medical Examination Commission can no longer use their own discretion when determining a person's eligibility for the military, the Defense Ministry said on May 4.
Czech FM on Ukrainian draft-aged men abroad: We do not support those who avoid legal obligations
There are 94,643 men aged 18 to 65 in the Czech Republic who have temporary protection due to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the Czech Interior Ministry.
Foreign Ministry clarifies rules for men abroad applying for consular services
The new ban on military-age Ukrainian men applying for consular services abroad is a temporary suspension and will not apply to those who have updated their military records, the Foreign Ministry said on April 30 as part of a clarification on recent changes.
Deputy PM says no plan to forcibly bring back Ukrainian men from EU
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna said that there will be "no restrictions or forced return of Ukrainian citizens of any gender or age" back to Ukraine.
Estonia will not force out Ukrainian men with expired passports
The Estonian Interior Ministry does not plan to conduct forced repatriation of Ukrainian refugees staying in Estonia, Anneli Viks, the ministry's advisor on citizenship and migration policy, said on April 30 in an interview with Estonian media outlet ERR.
Lithuania's PM, president in favor of helping Ukraine bring back military-aged men
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte supported the idea that Vilnius should help Ukraine bring back its military-aged men living abroad, but after consultations with the EU and Kyiv, LRT reported on April 29.
State Border Service: Over 30 draft evaders died trying to illegally cross border
More than 30 men have died while attempting to cross Ukraine's mountainous western border to evade mobilization, State Border Guard Service Head Andriy Demchenko said in an interview with Ukrinform published on April 29.
UDPATED: Ukraine appeals to CoE regarding derogation from parts of Convention on Human Rights and Freedoms due to martial law
Justice Minister Denys Maliuska said that this is part of Ukraine's regular updates on what restrictions it might impose and is part of Kyiv's international obligations.
Polish FM: Returning draft-aged men to Ukraine is 'ethically ambiguous'
Returning men of draft age to Ukraine is "ethically ambiguous" and Ukraine will thus have to "take the in initiative" in the process, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in an interview with Polish channel TVN24 on April 27.
Border Guard: Bodies of 2 men pulled out of Tysa River
Ukrainian border guards found the bodies of two men in the Tysa River in Zakarpattia Oblast on the evening of April 27, the State Border Guard Service reported.
US State Department: No position on Ukraine's suspension of consular services
U.S. State Department spokesperson Dan Cisek said it is a "difficult question" but that the "government of Ukraine has the right to define its policy" on this issue.
Ukrainians with terminated passports will be allowed to stay in Germany, Berlin Senate says
Ukrainian refugees can get a temporary residence permit or prolong a valid one in Germany even if their passports are terminated, Deutsche Welle reported on April 25, citing a representative of the Berlin Senate.
Shortage of personnel in Ukrainian labor market increased significantly since last year
Seventy-four percent of surveyed companies in Ukraine are experiencing a personnel shortage, according to a new study published by the European Business Association (EBA) on April 24.
Minister: Lithuania may assist Ukraine in returning military-aged men
Lithuania's Defense Minister, Laurynas Kasciunas, said he was closely watching his Polish counterparts who announced a similar stance on April 24, though did not specify exactly what measures would be taken.
Polish defense minister: Poland ready to help Ukraine get its military-aged men back
Poland will help Ukraine bring its military-aged men back following new changes to passport and consular service laws for Ukrainian men living abroad, Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on April 24.
Government bans sending passports to military-age Ukrainian men abroad
The Ukrainian government has banned sending identification documents and passports abroad for Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60, according to a decree published on the Cabinet of Ministers' website on April 24.
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