Zelenskyy Announces Pay Raises and Phased Discharge for Ukrainian Soldiers
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- Category: Ukraine
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 13:26 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled a package of reforms aimed at improving morale among Ukrainian troops. The plan includes salary increases for the armed forces and a phased approach to discharging soldiers who have served extended periods on the front line. The measures are intended to address complaints of exhaustion and uneven workload distribution among combat units.