“A Ukrainian infantryman defending the front line must feel truly respected by the state,” commented the Ukrainian leader. He added that soldiers fighting on the front line or those gaining experience in command will be better paid. Special contracts will be provided for the infantry, along with remunerations linked to the efficiency of mission completion.
Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned amounts ranging from 250,000 to 400,000 hryvnias, approximately 4,800 to 7,700 euros. The reform is expected to be finalized in May and can be implemented as early as June, according to the president. “The first results should be visible” by the end of June, he concluded.
Ukraine is facing a shortage of military personnel, a shortfall felt on the front lines against a stronger Russian army. Troops are also reporting exhaustion and a decrease in the number of volunteers joining the army. An indicator of these difficulties on the ground: images shared on Facebook showing emaciated and marked soldiers facing delays in water and food deliveries sparked outrage last week in Ukraine.
