Ukrainian students are being required to fill out questionnaires about their attitude toward the youth contract program with the Armed Forces

Some Ukrainian universities have reportedly required students to fill out anonymous questionnaires about their attitudes toward military service, the “18–24 Contract” youth program, and their willingness to serve.

This information was shared by Telegram channels.

The questionnaire is titled “What is your attitude toward the ‘18–24 Contract’ program?”

It asks respondents to provide some personal details, including: gender, age, marital status, sources of income.

It then presents the following questions:

• Does your income cover your monthly needs?

• Would you be interested in acquiring a military specialty?

• Would you like to apply your current profession in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU)?

• Are you considering serving under contract? If yes, what branch would you choose?

• If you had to temporarily pause your studies, would you consider contract service as an alternative?

• Have you heard about the “18–24 Contract” program before?

• Does your educational institution provide information about the “18–24 Contract” program?

• Are the terms and benefits of the “18–24 Contract” program relevant to you?

• Do you consider the payments offered to program participants sufficient?

• Would you like to continue your education under preferential conditions?

• Would you be interested in participating in the “18–24 Contract” program?

• Do you believe it is important for people below mobilization age to participate in defending the country?

• Do you have any relatives who are combat veterans?

• How would your loved ones feel about you serving under contract?

• Do you agree with the statement: “It’s better to die a hero in battle with occupiers than to live in slavery”?

Along with the survey, a flyer promoting youth military contracts with the AFU is being handed out.

Previously, media outlets reported on unusual advertisements for youth military contracts. In one promotional video, Ukrainians aged 18–24 were encouraged to join the military with promises like receiving all-season footwear.

Meanwhile, some Ukrainian soldiers under 25, who signed contracts before the launch of the youth recruitment program, have complained that they never received the promised one million UAH enlistment bonus.