As the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continues to rage on for the past five years, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a major overhaul to tackle the manpower issue in the war-torn nation\u2019s military.<\/p>\n
As the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continues to rage on for the past five years, Ukrainian President This is coming at a time when STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD<\/p>\n \u201cWe have the resources to increase pay in the military. The more combat missions, the higher the level of pay,\u201d the Ukrainian leader said, adding that the minimum wages for troops serving in rear areas would be set at 30,000 hryvnias (\u20ac580) per month.<\/p>\n Apart from this, he also announced new infantry contracts that would offer an average of 300,000 hryvnias (\u20ac5,790) a month for frontline service; all this depends on the intensity of combat missions.<\/p>\n It is pertinent to note that currently, Ukraine\u2019s frontline infantry can earn up to around 100,000 hryvnias (\u20ac1,930), including combat bonuses, while rear positions typically start from much lower levels. \u201cEverything depends on our Ukrainian infantryman,\u201d Zelenskyy emphasised.<\/p>\n Push for fixed terms and foreign recruits<\/p>\n He noted that payments for combat commanders would also be increased to retain experienced troops within the Ukrainian armed forces. Zelenskyy\u2019s latest military overhaul is coming at a time when Ukraine is preparing to ask The Ukrainian officials are looking to exploit what they described as a \u201csix- to nine-month window of opportunity on the battlefield\u201d against Zelenskyy said that the military overhaul would also introduce fixed-term service of 10, 14 and 24 months. This brings major relief to many mobilised troops who have served for years without a clear timeline for rotation or temporary discharge. The plan in question also includes easier transfer of soldiers, more opportunities for promotion, along with additional incentives to join Ukraine\u2019s armed forces.<\/p>\n A course of action has been approved \u2013 to increase the financial sustainability of our defense and ensure the continued transformation of the Ukrainian Army.<\/p>\n First \u2013 pay. We have the resources to increase pay in the military. The minimum will be 30,000 hryvnias in rear areas.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/dr3Bzod4aA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Volodymyr Zelenskyy \/ \u0412\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0434\u0438\u043c\u0438\u0440 \u0417\u0435\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0438\u0439 (@ZelenskyyUa) June 12, 2026<\/a>STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD<\/p>\n In his statement, Zelenskyy said that he had ordered Ukrainian officials to open \u201csignificantly more opportunities\u201d for foreign volunteers to join the Ukrainian military, with additional recruitment mechanisms to be introduced soon.<\/p>\n \u201cWe understand who we are dealing with and what Russia is counting on. Instead of peace, they choose missiles,\u201d the Ukrainian leader averred. \u201cThey have no other cards left. We must rely on our strength and vigilance,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n First Published: Home<\/a>World<\/a>From pay raise to more foreign recruits: Zelenskyy announces Ukraine’s military overhaul amid troop shortageEnd of Article
\nVolodymyr Zelenskyy<\/a> announced a major overhaul to tackle the manpower issue in the war-torn nation\u2019s military. On Saturday, the Ukrainian leader offered to pay
\nsoldiers<\/a> higher wages and to provide fixed-term contracts while expanding recruitment of foreign volunteers.<\/p>\n
\nUkraine<\/a> is preparing for its counter-efforts against the latest Russian aggression. In a video message, Zelenskyy said that the plan was aimed at improving the financial sustainability of Ukraine\u2019s defence and continuing the transformation of the army after more than four years of war.<\/p>\n
\nallies<\/a> for an additional $20 billion in military funding at next week\u2019s Ramstein-format meeting.<\/p>\n
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\nJune 14, 2026, 07:11 IST<\/p>\n