The Ukrainian military is set to implement significant changes aimed at enhancing personnel motivation and support. Among the key reforms are plans to raise the minimum salary for service members and introduce new contract options.
Officials have proposed establishing a minimum salary of 30,000 hryvnias for military personnel. Additional financial incentives will be available for specific groups of defenders, particularly those engaged in active combat operations.
The financial incentives will prioritize:
- Members of mechanized, motorized infantry, airborne assault troops, and naval infantry brigades.
- Positions that are critically needed on the battlefield will receive targeted financial support.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces emphasized that these measures are intended to attract more individuals to military service. The changes are expected to be approved by the end of May.
Regarding discharge procedures, full demobilization will only occur once the war concludes. Currently, discussions are focused on mechanisms for discharge during wartime.
General Syrski stated that leadership is actively collaborating with the Ministry of Defense to provide military personnel with a clear path forward. He noted, “Individuals who have been in combat for extended periods should have options for discharge and the possibility of deferment based on their time served in the field.”
Discussions about the proposed model are ongoing within military units, with leadership conducting assessments to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of this sensitive process.
Additionally, the army is preparing new contract formats with varying service durations, tailored for both current personnel and volunteers. The Commander-in-Chief outlined the following options:
- Short-term contracts of 6-9 months for those previously discharged due to health reasons who wish to return to service.
- 10-month contracts for current service members.
- Contracts of 2 years or more are being considered for new volunteers.
Those who choose not to enter into a contract will be subject to mobilization into the armed forces.
The Ukrainian military is implementing reforms to boost personnel motivation, including salary increases and new contract options. These changes aim to address the needs of service members and enhance recruitment efforts during ongoing conflict.