Sternenko announced military reforms and new mobilisation rules
This was announced by Sergei Sternenko, an adviser to the Minister of Defence.
Changes to the army and mobilisation are expected in Ukraine.
According to Serhiy Sternenko, an adviser to the Minister of Defence, the army reform is to take place in two stages.
The first stage will concern pay, contracts, demobilisation and the recruitment of foreign volunteers.
The second stage is intended to reform the mobilisation system, though Sternenko has not yet disclosed the details of this part.
The first stage of the reform
The first stage of the reform is set to begin in June.
It involves changes to military pay.
“Ukrainian infantrymen will receive several times more money than they do now,” said Serhiy Sternenko.
He also said that a proper contract system is to be introduced in the army.
Demobilisation and the right to discharge
One of the key innovations is set to be the right to discharge from service.
There are plans to introduce a demobilisation order based on when a serviceman began their service.
Those who joined the army earlier are to be given priority for demobilisation.
There are also plans to actively recruit foreign volunteers into the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
What will happen with mobilisation
The second stage of the reform is set to focus on the mobilisation system.
Sternenko stated that mobilisation “will not be like what is happening now”.
However, he did not provide any details regarding the new model.
According to him, Ukraine also plans to actively recruit foreigners into military service.
Strikes on Russian territory
Sternenko also announced an increase in the intensity of strikes on Russian territory.
He said that by the end of the year, the number of strikes on targets in the aggressor country could at least double.
What is known about contract service
It was previously reported that the Ministry of Defence, the General Staff and the President’s Office are developing a reform to transition to contract military service with clear deadlines.
The proposals are currently under discussion and have not yet been legally enshrined.
The key idea is the introduction of three types of contracts with guaranteed demobilisation and subsequent deferment.
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