Ukraine maintains a minimum mobilization age of 25 for compulsory service under current law, following the 2024 reduction from 27, with men aged 25-60 generally eligible if fit and without deferments or reservations. Officials including the Presidential Office and Defense Minister have stated repeatedly through mid-2026 that further lowering is not under consideration, citing demographic priorities and battlefield conditions, while emphasizing voluntary contract programs for ages 18-24 with incentives and post-service protections. Parliament extended general mobilization through October 2026 without altering age thresholds. Any reduction would require new legislation amending relevant laws, subject to Verkhovna Rada approval and presidential signature. Petitions and discussions have focused instead on upper-age adjustments or procedural reforms amid ongoing manpower pressures.