alternative service in Ukraine
News - 09 March 2026
Parliament removes mention of alternative service from law on social protection of military personnel
The bill's initiator is Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko. It was prepared within the Ministry of Defense, specifically following a government directive to review how the law on social protection aligns with the law on military duty
News - 23 February 2026
Ukraine’s denial of alternative service for believers violates international law — UN
There have also been instances where believers, once in the military, found themselves unable to perform their duties due to religious restrictions
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