At the Kyiv International Economic Forum, Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky said the government intends to unveil a new worker‑booking system by 1 December. According to the channel @stop_tck_ua, companies will be able to "book" their staff, but in return must guarantee regular replenishment of the army through voluntary enlistment of a portion of their workforce.
Officials expect the model to replace the current practice of street searches for conscripts – often referred to as "busification" – and to provide rotation of troops at the front. The government is also reviewing the possibility of tightening liability for those who evade mobilization, though specific measures have not yet been detailed.
The proposal is still in the development stage; the premier described it as "idealistic" but stressed that preparation for such changes should begin immediately.
How the worker‑booking system would operate
Under the plan, enterprises granted the right to "book" employees would record the number of workers willing to volunteer for service and regularly submit this information to military authorities. Compliance is expected to be rewarded with certain benefits, while violations could attract administrative sanctions.
Anticipated impact on mobilization procedures
The new approach aims to systematise recruitment, moving away from ad‑hoc checks and street raids. A more predictable flow of new soldiers is projected to improve defence planning and reduce social tension associated with forced conscription.
Current mobilization context in Ukraine
Since early 2022, Ukraine has operated under a mobilization law that obliges male citizens aged 18 to 60 to serve. In practice, authorities have frequently conducted mass street sweeps, gathering potential draftees in transport vehicles – a practice dubbed "busification". The system described by the channel represents an effort to reform this practice by making recruitment more voluntary and managed.
