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Ukrainian soldier in camouflage with flag on helmet, contemplating future after contract — illustrating new deferment system

New deferment system in the Ukrainian army: how tenure and combat experience affect the guarantee after a contract

Politics 06/15/2026, 16:31
🇺🇦 Ukraine has introduced a new deferment system for the military: the more tenure and combat experience, the longer the guarantee after the contract. For those whose three-year contracts are expiring, a 6-month deferment is provided. 💰 Record payments are also promised — up to 300,000 hryvnias on the front line! #Ukraine #Army #Deferment
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Ukrainian officer in casual uniform with a beard and cap, symbolizing the command staff who will remain in service until 2026 according to Ukraine's Ministry of Defense plan

Officers will remain in the ranks: Ukraine's Ministry of Defense explains why the demobilization of commanders will only begin in 2026

Politics 06/15/2026, 16:11
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that officers will not be demobilized until the end of 2026. Deputy Minister Mykhailo Baniq called officers the "backbone" of the army and personally signed a contract for another 2 years. At the same time, the enlisted ranks will begin to be discharged from the end of the current year. 🇺🇦🪖
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