Zelensky orders military reform to allow phased demobilization of mobilized troops
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- Category: Russia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 12:01 UTC
- Sources: Meduza (English)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a 2026 reform that will introduce contract‑based recruitment and a phased discharge of soldiers previously mobilized. The plan aims to restructure personnel management within the armed forces. Meduza covered the announcement.
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