The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine has completed the main stage of implementation of the Law of Ukraine "On the Basic Principles of State Policy in the Field of Building Ukrainian National and Civil Identity". Over the course of the year, the team developed and approved a new Strategy, the concept of the State Programme, amendments to the Budget Code and more than a dozen regulations.

The programme focuses on key strategic tasks:

• National-patriotic and military-patriotic education;
• Civic education;
• Establishing cooperation among all stakeholders;
• Formation of a personnel support system;
• Research and methodological work.

"The policy of Ukrainian identity is a priority for the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Today, our athletes demonstrate the power of the entire nation on the international stage of the Olympic Games and show our will to win. And the State Programme aims to unite society around national values within the country," said Matviy Bidnyi, Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine.

"The State Programme will ensure a solid foundation for fostering patriotism and civic awareness. Its development and implementation is the result of the efforts of many people and organisations," added Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Andriy Chesnokov.

The military, veterans, representatives of civil society organisations, executive authorities and local self-government bodies, as well as development partners, were involved in the drafting of the documents. The programme was developed until 2028 and covers all regions of Ukraine and more than a dozen ministries.