Zelenskyy unveils plan for Ukrainian army pay rise and phased troop discharges
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 13:26 UTC
- Sources: DW Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined reforms to raise soldiers' pay and implement a phased discharge of troops, aiming to improve morale and address complaints about exhaustion and uneven workloads on the front line. Deutsche Welle reported that the measures are part of broader efforts to sustain the military’s effectiveness as the conflict continues.