[Explanation from Ukrainian Parliament: Which 60+ Men Can Sign Service Contracts]

On June 6, the Independent News Agency of Ukraine reported that Fedor Venislavsky, a member of the National Security, Defense, and Intelligence Committee of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament), revealed that mass signing of military service contracts for men over 60 is not allowed, and the policy only targets specific scarce professional talents.

Main points:

1. Strictly limited scope of application

- Only a very small number of "unique professionals" are allowed to sign contracts, which must be reviewed by the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff.

- The parliament has passed the relevant bill in the first reading, and the second reading will include restrictive clauses to prevent abuse of power.

2. Preventing the phenomenon of "indirect welfare"

- Venislavsky pointed out that some former officers may use contract signing to increase their pension benefits, so the number of signatories must be restricted.

- Final decision-making power rests with senior military leaders, requiring case-by-case approval to avoid the situation where "everyone can sign".

3. Prioritizing defense professional needs

- Contract signatories must pass military medical examinations and hold positions as scarce talents in the security and defense sectors (such as special technical experts, strategic advisors, etc.).

- Emphasizes "non-mass recruitment", aiming to fill professional gaps rather than expand troop numbers.

Previously, MP Roman Kosenko proposed a bill allowing citizens over 60 to sign one-year contracts to participate in national defense. Although military representatives recognized the direction of the bill, they requested the addition of "protective clauses" to ensure that only truly valuable personnel are recruited.

Note: This policy aims to balance defense needs with social fairness and prevent the service contract from being deformed into an economic welfare channel.

Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1834149806319692/

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