Ukraine is preparing a major reform of its military service system, including higher pay, expanded contracts, and future demobilization plans, the defense ministry said on Friday, May 1. In a statement on Telegram , the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine cited President Volodymyr Zelensky as saying that minimum monthly pay for rear positions will be set at no less than Hr.30,000 (about $750), with significantly higher compensation for combat roles. JOIN US ON TELEGRAM Follow our coverage of the war