Today, February 11, 2026, the Verkhovna Rada unanimously supported the bill, which provides for a one-year deferment for men who have served a one-year contract "18 to 25 years."
Today, February 11, 2026, the Verkhovna Rada unanimously supported the bill, which provides for a one-year deferment for men who have served a one-year contract "18 to 25 years."
This was announced by People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak. This decision was supported by 243 people's deputies out of 303 present.
Bill No. 13574 provides for amendments to Article 23 of the Law "On Mobilization Training and Mobilization" regarding the introduction of a one-year deferral from mobilization for men aged 18 to 25.
Conscripts and reservists under the age of 25 who voluntarily served under a contract for one year during martial law are entitled to a 12-month deferment after being discharged from military service (subject to completion of service or due to family circumstances).
