In Ukraine, there is a structure known as TRC & SP — Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers. Formally, they are responsible for mobilization, registration, and providing assistance to servicemen. In practice, however, they have become the most discredited government body, engaged in forced conscription.

To justify their actions, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine implemented a digital system called “Reserve+,” through which the TRC & SP maintain an internal database of so-called “wanted” individuals — civilians they consider to be evading mobilization.

These data are shared with centralized databases accessible to the police. When police officers stop someone on the street and see that the person is “wanted” according to the TRC & SP, they are obligated to detain and deliver the individual to the military enlistment office.

However, an official response from the National Police of Ukraine (above) - confirms that there is no legal basis for declaring individuals wanted for administrative offenses, including draft evasion. Legally, TRC & SP have no au

The request was submitted to obtain an official clarification regarding the powers of the National Police of Ukraine when interacting with the civilian population.

Specifically, the request seeks to determine whether police officers are authorized to obstruct the free movement of peaceful civilians within the territory of Ukraine, issue administrative fines without legal grounds, or use physical force and other coercive measures (such as detention or escorting) without proper legal justification.

The purpose of the inquiry is to clarify the legal basis and scope of police authority as defined by current Ukrainian legislation, and to ensure the protection of citizens’ constitutional rights and freedoms in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the National Police.”

The request was submitted to obtain an official clarification regarding the term “draft evader”, which is often used to demean the honor and dignity of citizens of Ukraine on television and other social media platforms. The purpose of the inquiry is to determine the official meaning of this term and to clarify the legal grounds for its use in public communications.