According to the new law, after one year of service
According to the new law, after one year of service, such military personnel are granted the right to transfer between units, and in case of injury or illness—to the support unit and territorial recruitment centers (TCC).
Consensus
- President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a new law expanding rights for former convicts in the military.
- The law allows former convicts to transfer to territorial recruitment centers (TCK) and support units after injury or illness.
- Former convicts serving in the military are granted the right to annual leave and reassignment based on health conditions.
- After one year of service, former convicts can transfer between military units on equal terms.
- The law permits early contract termination if a former convict becomes disabled due to service-related injury or illness, or after being released from captivity.
Points of divergence
- The law allows former convicts to be transferred to territorial recruitment centers (TCK) and supply units after injury or illness. — vedomosti
- Ukrainian authorities are considering reducing the quota for employees on critical infrastructure from 50% to 30%, which could increase military recruitment by 350,000–400,000 people. — vedomosti
- In January, Zelensky acknowledged the issue of forced mobilization and called on the Ministry of Defense to address 'bushification' (slang for forced mobilization). — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Zelensky allowed former prisoners to serve in TCC — Ведомости
- Zelensky allowed former convicts to serve in TCC — Вести