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Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced that starting in 2026, new contracts for the Armed Forces will offer triple pay for service members, including mobilized personnel. The Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with relevant agencies and under presidential oversight, has designed a contract system featuring flexible terms.

The initial contract duration will be 1-5 years, with subsequent contracts lasting up to 10 years. Service members discharged under these contracts, except those on one-year agreements, will receive a 12-month deferment from conscription.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal indicated that the new system is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2026. The Defense Ministry also introduced the Reserve+ app for military service registration and a