Singer and former MP Vakarchuk declared that he resigned from military service. He received over 20 thousand euros

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, the leader of the band “Okean Elzy” and former MP, has resigned from military service.

This information is mentioned in the musician’s declaration, which he submitted in May.

The document lists Vakarchuk’s status as “military personnel” and states that the declaration was filed “upon discharge.” It covers the period from January to early May 2024. According to the declaration, he received nearly 90,000 hryvnias (2042 euros) for his military service during this time.

Vakarchuk submitted his first declaration as a military serviceman in January 2024. The publication “Glavkom” reports that Vakarchuk had been in the army longer—two years—and received a total of 890,000 hryvnias (20191 euros) in compensation during this period.

The singer’s press service states that he has not been demobilized from the army but is transferring from one position to another. The specific new position has not been disclosed.

Previously, Vakarchuk mentioned that at the beginning of the war, holding the rank of lieutenant, he went to the territorial recruitment center and was assigned to serve in the Lviv Military Administration. There, he was tasked with “traveling around Ukraine and inspiring people with concerts.” Vakarchuk did not participate in combat.