In Ukraine, martial law and general mobilization have been extended until May 20. However, some men are trying to avoid getting into the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, so they try to go abroad illegally.
After returning to Ukraine, some men aged 18-60 may be held accountable. For evading mobilization, fugitives can face both administrative and criminal proceedings. It is reported by Channel 24 . Responsibility for illegal travel abroad is regulated by the Criminal Code and the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Violations.
What punishment can expect fugitive Ukrainians
After Russia's full-scale invasion, many men did not return to Ukraine. People of military age chose to stay abroad. There is no harsh punishment for this category of men.
Those liable for military service upon their return to Ukraine can only be held administratively liable. In this case, they will have to pay a fine ranging from 3.4 thousand to 5.1 thousand hryvnia. However, if a man crossed the border illegally, the amount of the fine could rise to 8.5 thousand hryvnia.
Only those liable for military service who illegally fled the country after receiving a signed summons can be held criminally liable. In this case, the evader can face from 3 to 5 years in prison.
Can a summons be served abroad?
Russian propaganda actively promoted IPSO that supposedly Ukrainians abroad would be handed subpoenas, but this is not so. The lawyers explain that no one abroad has the right to serve a summons.
Even representatives of diplomatic departments do not have such powers to hand over subpoenas abroad. It is impossible to return a person liable for military service in this way.
Mobilization in Ukraine: latest news
- In Ukraine, they proposed to allow certain categories of men to travel abroad. In particular, this applies to students and athletes. The relevant bills have already been registered by people's deputies. However, a man who wants to go abroad must officially assume the obligation to return to Ukraine.
- During martial law and general mobilization, there are men and women who cannot be drafted into the army due to the presence of certain diseases. The Ukrainian legislation clearly outlines their entire list of those who can be exempted from conscription.
- The SBU began hunting for telegram channels that help to avoid conscription. On March 8, it became known that cyber experts blocked 26 channels that helped citizens liable for military service avoid mobilization.
