Ukraine plans mobilization reforms amid evasion

The Ukrainian government is discussing reforms to its military mobilization mechanisms in 2026, aiming to address public discontent with the conscription system. The Ministry of Defense plans to rename territorial recruitment centers and separate their social functions from recruitment, while also pursuing digitalization to tighten control over those liable for service. Kyrylo Budanov, head of the President's Office, has framed mass evasion and the glorification of draft dodgers as a 'mental problem' of the population, suggesting the underlying issues may not be fully addressed by the proposed changes.