Explained: Why Ukraine Is Considering Changes To Army Mobilisation Rules

The proposals have faced criticism from the public and some politicians. Parliament's human rights commissioner says some of the proposals are unconstitutional.

A Ukrainian parliamentary committee met on Thursday to review proposed changes to the rules on army mobilisation that would enable Kyiv to call up more people and tighten sanctions against draft evasion as the war with Russia drags on.

The proposals have faced criticism from the public and some politicians. Parliament's human rights commissioner says some of the proposals are unconstitutional.

Below are details of the proposed changes and the approval process, during which changes could be made to the proposals.