On 30 May 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution updating the procedure for reserving persons liable for military service for the period of mobilisation and wartime. The document defines the timeframe for reviewing the status of critical enterprises and obliges the authorities to update the criteria and electronic resources for their accounting. The amendments will come into force on 1 September 2026.
- The Cabinet of Ministers changed the rules for reservations for persons liable for military service in wartime
- The status of critical enterprises will be retained until 1 September 2026
- Central and local authorities have until 10 June to review criticality criteria
- By 1 July, the compliance of enterprises with the criteria will be analysed
- The Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Ministry of Defence must update electronic resources by 1 August 2026
New requirements for reservations for persons liable for military service
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 30 May 2026 № 692 amends Resolution No. 76 of 27 January 2023, which regulates reservation of persons liable for military service for the period of mobilisation and wartime. In particular, the document clarifies the procedure for identifying enterprises, institutions and organisations that are critical to the functioning of the economy and the life of the population.
According to the resolution, all decisions on the recognition of enterprises as critical, which are in force at the time the new amendments come into force, will remain in force until 1 September 2026. This ensures stability during their subsequent review and update.
Revision of criteria and status of enterprises
By 10 June 2026, executive authorities and local administrations are required to review the criteria used to determine enterprises that are critical to the economy, the life of the population or the defence of the state. The aim is to ensure that such determinations are objective and reasonable.
By 1 July 2026, an analysis of the compliance of enterprises with the established criteria must be carried out. If an enterprise does not meet any of the criteria, its criticality status will be cancelled.
A full review of the decisions on the status of critical enterprises is scheduled for 1 September 2026, which will allow the list to be updated to meet modern requirements.
Technical update of electronic resources
The Ministry of Defence, together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Pension Fund of Ukraine, must finalise state electronic information resources by 1 August 2026 to implement the new provisions on reservations for persons liable for military service.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation must ensure that the software of the Unified State Web Portal of Electronic Services is updated in two stages: the first within 14 days after the resolution comes into force, and the second by 1 August 2026. This will allow for the technical implementation of all approved changes.
Impact on the economy and defence
The new rules for reserving persons liable for military service and updating the criteria for critical enterprises are intended to increase the efficiency of mobilisation preparations and ensure the smooth operation of key sectors of the economy during martial law.
The emphasis on objectivity in determining the status of enterprises will help avoid unjustified reservations and at the same time guarantee the protection of those organisations that are truly strategically important to the country's vital functions.
Next steps and timeline
All responsible authorities must adhere to the established deadlines for reviewing the criteria - by 10 June, analysing the compliance of enterprises - by 1 July, and finalising the status by 1 September 2026. These measures will ensure timely updating and quality management of reservations for persons liable for military service.
Technical updates to the e-services portal will facilitate access to up-to-date information and promote transparency.
The Resolution will come into force on the date of publication, except for certain subparagraphs, which will come into force on 1 September 2026.
