# Russia’s Defense Ministry proposes delaying December military pay until January

https://mins.news/en/item/122117

- Meduza, 2026-10-30 09:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/30/russia-s-defense-ministry-proposes-delaying-december-military-pay-until-january

> Russia’s Defense Ministry has drafted an order to move service members’ December pay to January, a first in at least 18 years, according to independent outlet Verstka. If adopted, it could take effect this year, but forces fighting in Ukraine would be exempt. Some regions are also delaying or cutting benefits for families of those killed or wounded in the war.