The council has extended the voluntary return period to service after the military draft.

On January 9, the Verkhovna Rada approved a law that extends the deadline for voluntary return after unauthorized absence (UA) until March 1. This decision was supported by 298 members of parliament.

This was reported by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak.

The relevant provision is included in the draft law "On Amendments to the Law on Military Duty and Military Service Regarding the Specifics of Registering Ukrainian Citizens as Conscripts and Their Medical Examination During Basic Military Training."

Furthermore, the law has amended the provisions in the "Final Provisions" of the law concerning unauthorized absences.

Previously, the opportunity for military personnel to return after their first unauthorized absence without facing criminal liability was available until January 1, 2025.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that the "Army+" app introduced a report for return after unauthorized absence. The military law enforcement will handle the paperwork, issue a summons, and assist in reaching the military unit.