The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has enacted legislation aimed at enhancing social protections for military personnel. This law introduces a one-year deferment from mobilization for individuals who have signed the ‘Contract 18-24’ and completed 12 months of service.
Military personnel aged between 18 and 25 will retain their status as reservists in the Armed Forces of Ukraine following their exemption from mobilization. During this deferment period, these individuals can only be called up for military service with their consent.
Previously, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov indicated that the government intends to codify the right to a one-year deferment for servicemen under the ‘Contract 18-24’ framework. He emphasized that this deferment option is a crucial aspect of the contract designed for young recruits.
The Ministry of Defense has also clarified the eligibility criteria for mobilization deferments and the conditions under which these deferments may be revoked.
Additionally, legal experts have discussed the implications for those who already possess officially sanctioned deferments, particularly regarding their potential summons to military medical commissions.
Ukraine's new law provides a one-year mobilization deferment for military personnel under the 'Contract 18-24' after completing a year of service. This initiative aims to enhance social protections for young servicemen while maintaining their reservist status.