100 days of Government work: results of implementing state veterans’ policy

In the first hundred days of the new Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and through the coordinated efforts of the Ministry for Veterans Affairs led by Minister Nataliia Kalmykova, concrete steps have been taken to confirm that Ukraine’s veterans’ policy is focused on implementing decisions that tangibly impact the lives of Defenders and their families. Each area of work has already seen practical implementation and measurable outcomes, prioritising the real needs of veterans, female veterans, and families of the fallen.

Digitalisation

A unified, accessible, and barrier-free digital space for veterans is being developed. The Veteran.PRO platform has been launched, integrating services, opportunities, and resources for those who have served in the war. A new comprehensive service, “For Defenders and Their Families,” is being introduced in the Diia app, enabling automatic processing of status applications and payments for injuries, eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles.

Medical Support

Sustainable tools for veterans’ medical support are being established – not one-off aid, but a system that operates consistently. A long-term care programme has been launched for Defenders with severe injuries or illnesses, alongside a dedicated adaptation programme for veterans who have lost their sight. Over 23,000 primary medical services have already been provided, marking the beginning of a comprehensive support model focused on recovery, adaptation, and dignified living.

Housing

The state continues to fulfil its commitments to Defenders and families of the fallen. Over a thousand families have already received housing, with plans to reach over 1,500 by the end of 2025. This has been made possible through the unified government programme Veteran.Housing, which ensures a systematic approach to housing support. Efforts are also underway to expand housing opportunities to cover even more veterans and their families who need a space for living and recovery.

Education for Veterans’ Children

The state has reimbursed education costs for over 4,000 children of veterans and fallen service members. This is not just financial assistance – it is recognition of the sacrifices made by these families and an investment in their children’s future.

Veterans’ Employment

The Government has approved the Veteran.Work programme concept, which includes training, internships, requalification, and support during job searches.

The Veteran Career platform already lists over 35,000 current job vacancies, while the Qualifications Forged in Battle initiative enables veterans to match their military experience with over 1,000 civilian professions.

Support Specialists

Nearly 2,000 support specialists are working in communities across the country, providing over 430,000 individual services – from assistance with documentation to consultations on employment and rehabilitation.

Veterans’ Sports

This year, over 311,000 veterans have participated in the Veterans’ Sports programme, with 495 sports facilities across the country joining the initiative.

Honouring Memory

Burials have begun at the National Military Memorial Cemetery, a place of dignity, gratitude, and remembrance for those who gave their lives for Ukraine.

The commencement of burials at the National Military Memorial Cemetery in 2025 marks a historic event and a significant step in shaping a state policy of dignified commemoration of Ukraine’s Defenders.

The National Cemetery has been established as a space of remembrance, where each burial is an act of honour and gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives for freedom and independence. It will serve as a central place for fostering a new culture of commemoration, where dignity, respect, and memory carry not only ceremonial but also profound societal and educational significance.