# Mobilization
What deferrals will military personnel receive under the new contracts?
The Ministry of Defence has released details of a new contract system that provides for guaranteed deferrals following the completion of service. The duration of these deferrals will depend on the type of contract, participation in combat operations and previous military service.
Fedorov announced the launch of new Defence Forces contracts
Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has announced that the signing of new Defence Forces contracts has begun in Ukraine. These contracts provide for fixed terms of service, guaranteed deferrals following the end of the contract, a new payment system and greater predictability for service personnel.
Banik has announced changes for conscripts wanted by the authorities
Deputy Defence Minister Mstislav Banik has stated that the Ministry of Defence is preparing a new phase of mobilisation reform. The changes are expected to apply, in particular, to conscripts who are wanted for breaching military registration rules and are not serving in the armed forces.
Former head of the Tax Control Centre in Kirovohrad region charged over a car worth 2.5 million hryvnias
The former head of one of the departments at the Kropyvnytskyi District Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support has been notified that he is suspected of providing false information in his declaration. This was reported by the Kirovohrad Specialised Prosecutor’s Office for Defence in the Southern Region.
Representatives of the TCC have visited a poultry farm in the Cherkasy region: what is known
A scandal has erupted in the Cherkasy region following reports that representatives of the TCC had visited a poultry farm. MP Oleksiy Honcharenko alleged that violations had occurred during the visit and released a video from the scene
Reform of the Military Criminal Code will follow changes to military personnel’s pay and terms of service
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stated that the reform of the Territorial Defence Forces will be preceded by changes to military pay, contracts for infantry and assault troops, and the regulation of service terms.
The Ombudsman has received over 3,000 complaints about the actions of the TCC
In the first five months of 2026, the Ombudsman’s Office received over 3,000 complaints regarding the conduct of TCC military personnel.
The demobilisation of military personnel depends on conscription – General Staff
Andriy Gnativ, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated that the possibility of demobilising troops depends directly on the pace of mobilisation.
Fines for failing to undergo a medical examination after 6 June may be challenged in court
After 6 June 2026, the TCCs may lose the legal basis for imposing fines on those classified as ‘partially fit’ who did not voluntarily initiate a re-examination by the Medical Commission by 5 June 2025. However, this does not remove the obligation to undergo the examination following a lawful referral from the TCC.
Military service and return to duty: The State Bureau of Investigation has launched a simplified procedure
The State Bureau of Investigations has introduced an internal procedure for military personnel who have left their units without authorisation but wish to return to service. In the space of a month, more than 1,700 military personnel and their representatives have already approached the SBI.
The Rada is discussing new restrictions for those who fail to comply with military registration requirements
The Verkhovna Rada is discussing additional restrictions for citizens who breach military registration rules or evade their mobilisation obligations.
Your booking could be cancelled due to salary issues: what you need to do before July
Businesses planning to obtain or confirm their status as ‘critical’ for staff retention in July must meet the wage criterion for June.
