Ukrainian soldiers receive 100,000 hryvnia (around 2,500 euros) a month for their deployment on the front lines in the fight against Russian troops.. The Ukrainian military leadership announced this in order to end speculation about pay and allowances. “A soldier who serves the country and protects it from the aggressor, risking his own life and health and performing duties in extremely difficult conditions, must be highly motivated,” the General Staff statement said.
The 100,000 hryvnia are “reserved for defenders who are fighting directly at the front”. Soldiers who perform tasks in the combat area but are not directly involved in combat, as well as air defense soldiers, will receive 30,000 hryvnia (737 euros). Those deployed in the rear receive no front-line bonuses. The basic military pay for all soldiers was raised to almost 20,000 hryvnia (490 euros) from the beginning of February. According to the General Staff, the Ukrainian armed forces are paid fairly, which “does not create preconditions for social tensions and respects the soldiers who risk their lives and health”.
According to official information, Russian soldiers receive their basic military pay of 37,000 rubles (412 euros) another front allowance of 158,000 rubles (about 1760 euros). However, many soldiers complain on social media that they never received this money.