Ukraine rolls out army reform, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine is launching an "army ​reform", President Volodymyr ‌Zelenskiy said on Friday, announcing plans to ​increase wages for ​the military, strengthen the ⁠contract system ​and consider a phased ​discharge of those serving for a long time.

"In ​June, the ​reform will begin – and the ‌first ⁠results must already be delivered in June, particularly in ​the ​area ⁠of financial support for soldiers, ​sergeants, and commanders ​of ⁠the Defence Forces of Ukraine," Zelenskiy ⁠said ​on the ​Telegram app.

-Reuters