KIEV, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Ukrainian parliament on Thursday passed a law to tighten military mobilization rules, lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on his Telegram.
The legislation, which aims to recruit more troops for the country's armed forces, was supported by 283 votes in favor, surpassing the required minimum of 226.
According to the government-run Ukrinform news agency, Ukrainians liable for military services will be obliged to register at military enlistment offices or electronic cabinets once the legislation takes effect.
The new law also introduces some penalties for evaders, such as a ban on driving vehicles and restrictions on consular services.
The mobilization law is to be signed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky before it comes into force. ■
