On 14 July, the Verkhovna Rada approved the extension of general mobilisation in Ukraine for 90 days from 2 August 2026. According to the parliament\u2019s press office, the new period will last until the end of October. The decision does not introduce a separate wave of conscription, does not alter the age limits for mobilisation, and does not revoke existing deferrals or exemptions.<\/p>\n
Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n The Verkhovna Rada simultaneously endorsed the extension of martial law and approved the presidential decree extending general mobilisation. The new period will begin on 2 August and will last for 90 days.<\/p>\n As at 24 July, the card shows Draft Bill No. 15402<\/strong> It is stated that the document has been sent to the President for signature. Once the procedure has been completed, the law will come into force at the same time as the relevant decree.<\/p>\n The wording regarding the extension of the deadline implies that the current legal framework will remain in place. The adopted document does not contain any new age limits, additional categories of conscripts or provisions regarding the termination of deferrals.<\/p>\n According to the Ministry of Defence, as a general rule, men aged between 25 and 60 who are liable for military service and have been deemed fit for service are subject to mobilisation, provided they do not have a lawful deferment and are not reserved by their employer.<\/p>\n Men aged 18\u201324 may only be called up in specific circumstances provided for by law. In particular, this may apply to reserve officers and those who have previously completed compulsory military service. Other citizens in this age group may join the armed forces voluntarily on a contractual basis.<\/p>\n Women who are registered for military service may only be called up on a voluntary basis. The scale of mobilisation measures depends on the needs of the Defence Forces, rather than on a division into publicly defined \u00abwaves\u00bb.<\/p>\n The start of a new 90-day period does not, in itself, result in the deferral being withdrawn. It remains in force for as long as the legal grounds on which it was granted remain valid.<\/p>\n\n
What is the status of the parliamentary decision?<\/h2>\n
Who is affected by the conscription rules?<\/h2>\n
Deferrals and bookings are not automatically cancelled<\/h2>\n