First, briefly about what draft law No. 15245 of 05/13/2026: proposes to introduce a system of guaranteed basic financial support for Ukrainian military personnel, by creating a mechanism for automatic quarterly recalculation of payments , which is based on the dynamics of civilian incomes, which is calculated as the amount of cash support that increases by a coefficient equal to 150% of the increase in the average salary in the country for the previous period. It also proposes to establish a minimum threshold for payments to military personnel, which cannot be lower than one and a half average salaries in Ukraine (about UAH 44,250 ).
Details about bill No. 15245
Now let’s talk in detail about the changes aimed at financially stimulating qualified personnel and ensuring a decent standard of living for defenders.
On May 13, 2026, the Verkhovna Rada registered a resonant bill No. 15245 “On the Guaranteed Basic Level of Monetary Support for the Military” , which proposes to radically change the accrual system for military personnel.
The initiative was initiated by MP Maksym Zaremsky . The main goal of the document is not simply to increase payments, but to create a mechanism that will stimulate the consolidation of qualified personnel in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine through stable and adequate material support.
Key innovations of the draft law: 150% as a new standard
The draft law proposes to introduce two basic rules that will become the basis for the financial stability of the military:
- Automatic quarterly indexation: On the first day of each month following the reporting quarter, a recalculation of payments should be carried out. The amount of cash benefits will increase by a coefficient corresponding to 150 percent of the average wage growth rate in Ukraine for the previous quarter.
- Guaranteed minimum threshold: The draft law clearly establishes a “lower limit” for payments. A serviceman’s financial security cannot be less than 150 percent of the average wage (income) in Ukraine per quarter (as of 2026, this is about UAH 44,250 ) preceding the payment.
These changes are planned to be enshrined not only in this separate law, but also by making relevant amendments to Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine “On Social and Legal Protection of Military Personnel and Members of Their Families” .
Implementation mechanism: Automation and control
One of the main advantages of the project is the automatic procedure for increasing payments . This means that military personnel will not need to wait for separate resolutions for each increase – the procedure should be determined by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine , adopting the relevant document to implement the law.
The government also receives a three-month period after the law enters into force to:
- Bring all regulatory and legal acts into line with the new standards.
- Prepare a financial justification and submit amendments to the State Budget for 2026 .
Where will the money come from? Financial and economic justification
The issue of financing, especially in times of war, is critical for a warring country. According to the explanatory note, at the initial stage, the implementation of the law should take place within the funds already allocated for defense. However, the author suggests a wide list of additional sources to cover possible expenses:
- Reduction of the “Reserve Fund” to cover unforeseen costs at the start.
- Legalization of the shadow economy and elimination of inefficient budget expenditures.
- Use of funds reserved for servicing the public debt .
- Attracting international assistance , EU grants, loans from foreign governments and financial organizations.
Current status and prospects
Forecast of consequences: If adopted, this act should provide the military with a level of income that corresponds to the real conditions of service, which is critical for the formation of a professional and motivated army in the long term.
This bill signals a transition from manual management of payments to a systemic, legally enshrined model of protecting the financial interests of those on the front lines.
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