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Zelensky announces pay raises, new service terms in army reform War Zelensky announces pay raises, new service terms in army reform May 1, 2026 5:10 pm • 3 min read Prefer on Google by Tania Myronyshena Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends an official meeting on army reform on May 1, 2026. (Volodymyr Zelensky/Telegram) Editor's note: The story was updated with President Volodymyr Zelensky's evening address on May 1. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on May 1 a major reform of Ukraine's armed forces focused on increasing pay for soldiers and changing recruitment and service rules, with implementation set to begin in June. "The fifth year of full-scale war presents unique challenges, first and foremost in managing personnel and motivating our soldiers," Zelensky said in his evening address, announcing the upcoming reform. The statement comes amid growing scrutiny of front-line conditions , especially for infantry troops, as manpower shortages and harsh battlefield realities expose troops to constant risks from drone strikes, artillery fire, and remotely deployed mines. The updated contracts are expected to allow previously mobilized soldiers to leave service, with ti…

Zelensky announces major reforms to soldier pay, new drive to recruit foreign fighters The dramatic pay raise comes after the defense ministry announced planned changes for infantry and assault soldiers, whose jobs are widely seen as the most grueling and dangerous in the Ukrainian military.

Zelensky Unveils Defense Overhaul: Higher Pay, Fixed Service ... - KyivPost What to know:Zelensky announced a major military reform including higher pay, new infantry contracts, and fixed service terms of 10–24 months. Rear pay would rise to Hr.30,000 ($667), with frontline contracts averaging Hr.300,000 ($6,667). The plan also expands foreign recruitment and simplifies troop transfers amid ongoing wartime strain. Ukraine is moving to boost the financial resilience of itsarmed forcesand overhaul military service conditions, according to PresidentVolodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky on Fridaysaidhe held talks with Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, Defense MinisterMykhailo Fedorov, and Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko, with top military leadership backing the reform package. Follow our coverage of the war on the@Kyivpost_official. The plan aims to strengthen defense funding, modernize contracts, and introduce clearer service timelines in an army that has been under wartime strain since 2022. Zelensky said the government has the resources to raise military salaries, including a minimum of Hr.30,000 ($667) for rear-area service, with higher compensation depending on combat intensity. H…

Army to Launch Major Reform in June, Zelensky Announces May 2, 2026 Jerome Rendall Ukraine will begin implementing a comprehensive military reform in June, President Volodymyr Zelenskyyannounced on May 1. According to the president, key directions for the reform were agreed throughout April, with military leadership and the government defining the overall framework. Final details are expected to be approved in May, allowing the reform to officially launch in June. Initial results are anticipated within the same month, particularly in improving financial support for soldiers, sergeants, and commanders of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. A central element of the reform is a significant increase in military pay based on fairness. Zelenskyy said compensation will reflect frontline combat duties, real combat and leadership experience, and overall effectiveness. The minimum salary for rear positions will be set at no less than 30,000 hryvnias (approximately €700), while those serving on the front line will receive significantly higher pay. Commanders, combat sergeants, and officers are also expected to see substantial increases, described as “dignified and noticeable.” Special attention w…

Ukraine Eyes Military Reform to Replace Indefinite Service With Fixed ... In brief:Ukraine’s deputy defense minister on Monday unveiled the first stage of Ukraine’s military personnel reform, including fixed-term contracts, increased pay for frontline troops and deferments tied to combat service. The changes are intended to create a more sustainable model for military service while broader mobilization reforms are being prepared. Ukraine has launched the first phase of what officials describe as the most significant overhaul of its military personnel system since Russia’s full-scale invasion started. The reform would introduce fixed-term contracts, higher frontline pay, and a pathway toward eventual release from service as Kyiv braces for a protracted war. Follow our coverage of the war on the@Kyivpost_official. The reform, presented by Deputy Defense Minister Mstyslav Banik during a briefing in Kyiv on Monday, aims to address one of the Ukrainian military’s most sensitive challenges: Maintaining troop numbers while giving soldiers greater certainty about their length of service. For more than four years, thousands of Ukrainian troops mobilized during the early months of Russ…

President Zelenskyy announces sweeping military reform: new contracts ... Home > Main News > News War in Ukraine Ukraine's military will pay front-line infantry an average 300,000 UAH monthly and guarantee post-service deferment under new contracts announced June 12. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a comprehensive transformation of the country’s defence system on June 12, introducing new contract structures, significantly higher pay for front-line troops, and expanded mechanisms for recruiting foreign volunteers — changes confirmed by Commander-in-Chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Hnatov. The announcement followed coordination meetings with Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, Minister of Defence Mykhailo Fedorov, and Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko. Ukraine’s parliament approved the necessary budget amendments to fund the changes. “The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Hnatov confirm. The path has been agreed — to increase the financial sustainability of our defence and ensure further transformation of the Ukrainian army,” President Zelenskyy said. The reform package addresses t…

Ukrainian soldiers are pushing back against a military reform plan — after many years at the front, they still don’t know when they can go home <p>In mid-June, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry released the details of its military reform plan. It introduces new contracts and raises pay for some service members — but not all. Some soldiers thanked the ministry for finally moving to reform the system. But most have criticized the changes, Ukrainska Pravda reported. The outlet’s journalists laid out the reform’s key provisions and spoke with service members who hold a range of positions in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.<p>