Military to be paid three times more

Military will be paid three times more than now - Syrskyi on new contracts

Ukrainian servicemen under new contracts will receive a threefold higher cash payment, than it is now. This was stated by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky.

According to him, the new contractual model provides for retention of bonuses and other fringe benefits, The military is currently receiving the same amount of money.

«We have been working on this contract for a long time. I understand that it is already somewhere on the way out,» said Syrsky.

What the new contracts provide for

The Commander-in-Chief clarified that the increase in cash support is part of the systemic changes in the approach to contract service, The aim is to increase the motivation of servicemen and make service in the Armed Forces more attractive.

The new contract terms are expected to be in place:

• will significantly increase basic payments;

• will retain their combat bonuses;

• will not cancel additional allowances and compensations.

Context.

The issue of financial support for the military has been repeatedly raised against the backdrop of the ongoing war and the growing burden on the personnel of the Armed Forces. The military leadership emphasises that decent pay for service is one of the key elements of the state's defence capability.

In the near future, the government and relevant agencies are expected to publish Details and timing of the launch of new contracts.