Ukraine estimated cost of maintaining one soldier per year
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Ukraine estimated cost of maintaining one soldier per year

the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Source:  Bloomberg

According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the maintenance of one soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in 2024 costs the budget 1.2 million hryvnias per year.

How much does it cost to maintain the Ukrainian soldiers?

Deputy Defence Minister Yuriy Dzhyhyr told Bloomberg that the cost of mobilisation work will depend on:

  • monthly conscription,

  • aid receipt factor,

  • decisions on rotation.

He said that the cost of keeping one soldier unarmed is 1.2 million hryvnias (£24,424).

Overcoming the risks of corruption in the Ministry of Defence

Dzhyhyr also said that the Ministry of Defence has updated its procurement system and strengthened cooperation with NATO.

The new, proven procurement system has helped "eliminate corruption risks".

The ministry now sets procurement policy, controls and checks quality, while two state-owned companies oversee procurement to reduce potential risks.

According to the deputy minister, the MoD has also stepped up its participation in NATO's programme to help countries advance defence reforms and fulfil their anti-corruption commitments.

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Europe is ready. EU has promised the US assistance to Ukraine

European Commission
The European Union agreed to Trump's demands

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told US Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg that the European Union should increase defense spending for the EU and Ukraine, as previously demanded by Donald Trump.

Points of attention

  • The EU intends to support Kyiv in strengthening its military potential and ensuring security.
  • Europe has developed a plan to increase defense production and spending.

The European Union agreed to Trump's demands

According to von der Leyen, official Brussels is determined to cooperate with the United States to stop the bloodshed and help ensure a just and lasting peace.

Ukraine and its people rightfully deserve this, the President of the European Commission emphasized.

In addition, she officially confirmed that she had already presented Keith Kellogg with "Europe's plans to increase defense production and spending, strengthening both European and Ukrainian military potential."

Against this background, Ursula von der Leyen stated Brussels' desire to ensure the EU's share of military assistance to Kyiv in full and "even do more."

Reaffirming the EU's commitment to a just and lasting peace, the President reiterated that any resolution must respect Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, backed by strong security guarantees. As the President made clear: "Now is a critical moment."

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