# Ukraine’s proposed military exemption changes draw criticism from lawmakers and businesses

https://mins.news/en/item/103257

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-16 14:34 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-plan-to-tighten-military-exemptions-draws-fire-from-lawmakers-businesses/

> Ukraine’s Cabinet has approved changes to military exemption rules, but the final regulations have not been adopted or published. A proposal reportedly would lower exemption quotas for defense and energy companies. Sixty-three lawmakers urged the government to reverse the changes, consult businesses and reconsider a proposed oversight center. Companies warn the revisions could worsen labor shortages. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said the rules were still being finalized, while acknowledging abuses in the current system.

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