- Ukraine is facing a manpower crisis in the conflict with Russia.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky is sparing no effort to convince Ukrainians and foreigners to go to the front.
- In particular, it offers salaries ranging from 7,000 to 10,000 dollars per month.
A Ukrainian army lacking manpower. President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced on Friday June 12 that they wanted to “transform the defense forces of Ukraine
” by launching a recruitment campaign.
To attract new soldiers, whether Ukrainian or foreign, a major argument is put forward: salary increases and a range between 7,000 and 10,000 dollars per month. “This offer is for a limited time
“, they warn, however, in a clip published on social networks, to be found in the video at the top of this article.
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“Ukrainian infantry soldiers become the highest paid in the world. […] We are opening the market to the recruitment of foreign nationals
“, we can hear in the video. On the social network X, Volodymyr Zelensky provided more details regarding the articulation of the contracts signed as part of this campaign.
“Contracts will be structured to ensure clarity: contract durations of 10, 14 and 24 months with clear conditions – meaning clear temporary release
“, he said, before saying he was grateful to all the foreign volunteers fighting.”for freedom in Ukraine
“.
