The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia Syrydenko, announced plans to introduce a support system for veterans and their families after the end of the war. According to her, Ukraine is expected to have about 5–6 million veterans who need comprehensive assistance and integration into all areas of life.
These announcements came during a meeting with representatives of the Coalition of Veteran NGOs. Syrydenko emphasized that “Ukraine is the first country that is building a comprehensive veteran policy during the war.” Speaking about the importance of adapting state programs to the needs of veterans, she also mentioned the ongoing dialogue with public organizations and the consideration of their proposals.
“Since our last meeting in August, the government has already taken many proposals into account in the draft Veteran Code, which will soon be submitted to parliament,” she added, highlighting this important initiative.
During the meeting, updated concepts of veteran support policy were presented. The discussion addressed not only the provision of medical services but also employment, access to education, and ensuring barrier-free access for veterans with disabilities.
“Our goal is for every veteran and their family to feel effective support from the state in all areas: healthcare, education, work, and social services,” concluded Yulia Syrydenko, calling for active collaboration between state institutions and veteran organizations in implementing these initiatives.
