The State Budget for 2026 does not provide for an increase in salaries for military personnel. At the same time, the government is preparing improved conditions for contract service. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal said during the hour of questions to the government in the Verkhovna Rada.
According to him, the draft budget does not provide for an increase in financial support for the military in 2026.
"We envisage the introduction of a new form, a contract form, which will contain improved conditions for all servicemen, in particular, active servicemen will be able to sign contracts under the new form and receive more funds for them," — said Shmyhal.
