Ukraine Launches Military Reform Plan, Salary Increases for Troops

(MENAFN) Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announced on Friday a broad reform plan targeting the country’s armed forces, with a key focus on raising soldiers’ wages substantially, as stated by reports.

According to statements shared on the social platform X, he explained that discussions over the past month have settled the main components of the initiative, while the remaining details are expected to be completed by May.

“In June, the reform will begin – and the first results must already be delivered in June, particularly in the area of financial support for soldiers, sergeants, and commanders of the Defense Forces of Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said.

He emphasized the need to boost compensation in a fair manner, stressing that those serving in combat zones, along with their level of experience and performance, should directly influence higher earnings.

"The minimum level must be at least 30,000 (Ukrainian) hryvnias for non-combat positions. For combat positions, it should be several times higher," he said.

In addition, the president noted that new contractual arrangements are being introduced for infantry troops, offering payments ranging between 250,000 and 400,000 hryvnias, “depending on the execution of combat missions.”

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