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Nataliia Kalmykova, recently appointed as Ukraine's Minister of Veterans Affairs, plays a pivotal role in enhancing the welfare and rehabilitation of Ukrainian veterans. 2024 has seen her directly influencing policies and the introduction of improved rehabilitation means in cooperation with Turkey, aimed at leveraging Western methodologies for the mental and physical rehabilitation of servicemen returning from captivity or combat.
Moreover, under Kalmykova's guidance, the Ministry of Defense has been active in reforming their approach towards volunteers and the medical provision for armed forces, advocating for state-supported resources rather than dependence on volunteer contributions. Her leadership is also evident in the revised mobilization draft law that is pending submission to the Verkhovna Rada, reflecting a strategic approach to military recruitment and highlighting the no-probation policy in urgent recruitments.
The Ministry, under her stewardship, is innovating in battlefield medical responses and streamlining disability status processes, signifying her commitment towards improving the support framework for Ukraine's defense forces at a crucial time.
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Нова міністерка у справах ветеранів - Наталія Калмикова Rada appoints Kalmykova as Minister of Veterans Affairs The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Nataliia Kalmykova to the post of Minister of Veterans Affairs. 3 694 20

Мобілізація в Україні Ratio of volunteers to those mobilized in army is currently 1:3 - Ministry of Defense As of May 2024, the ratio of volunteers to conscripts who joined the army in Ukraine is one to three. 4 236 23 Previously in trend: War

Україна та Туреччина домовилися про співпрацю у сфері реабілітації військовослужбовців Ukraine and Turkey to cooperate in rehabilitation of servicemen Ukraine and Turkey have agreed to cooperate in the field of rehabilitation of military personnel. 446 0

Міноборони про виплати за знищену теїхніку росіян Payments to Armed Forces of Ukraine for destroyed equipment of occupiers: Ministry of Defence explains algorithm of actions For destroyed or captured equipment of the Russian occupier, the members of the Defence Forces receive additional rewards. The destruction of equipment must be confirmed. 4 133 13 Society

Міноборони пояснило, хто отримає додаткову виплату Ministry of Defence: Servicemen performing combat or special tasks in first echelon of defence will be able to receive additional payment of UAH 70 thousand The additional payment of UAH 70,000 to the military on the front line is not a replacement for 100,000 "combat", but an additional payment. It is received by members of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, the SSU, the DIU, the State Border Guard Service, the Special Communication Service, the State Special Transport Service, and police officers. 5 474 31 War in Ukraine

військовополонені,обмін Servicemen released from captivity will be rehabilitated according to Western methods - Ministry of Defense Soldiers who were in Russian captivity will undergo a full cycle of recovery and rehabilitation, worked out according to Western methods together with foreign specialists. 593 7 Society

Заступниця Міністра оборони України Наталія Калмикова Ministry of Defense: It is unacceptable to meet medical needs at expense of volunteers. State can provide what is needed, but it is necessary to report on needs The practice of meeting the medical needs of military units mainly at the expense of volunteers is unacceptable, as the state can provide the necessary equipment, but this requires a revised approach to the formation of needs. According to the Ministry of Defense, the actual needs for medical equipment often do not correspond to the stated needs. 4 110 38 Previously in trend: War

аптечки,міноборони,калмикова Some of first aid kits in warehouses of Medical Forces Command need to be refilled due to poor quality components – Ministry of Defense Deputy Minister of Defense Natalia Kalmykova, together with representatives of the Medical Forces Command and the Leleka Foundation team, inspected the medical equipment and assessed the condition and availability of first aid kits and backpacks for combat medics. 2 352 25 Previously in trend: War

мобілізація New version of draft law on mobilization to be submitted to Verkhovna Rada in few weeks – Defense Ministry A new version of the draft law on mobilization will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada in a few weeks. 12 020 81 Previously in trend: War

рекрутинг Ministry of Defense about recruiting through job sites: We now have on average nine responses per vacancy The Ministry of Defense said that 389 units of the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine posted 1847 vacancies on specialized employment sites. In total, these vacancies received more than 17,500 responses. This is an average of 9 responses per vacancy. 8 015 71 Previously in trend: War

війна,зсу There is no probationary period in army - Ministry of Defense on recruiting to Armed Forces When recruiting to the Armed Forces, resumes for a particular vacancy from candidates are accepted. At the interview, it is decided whether the person is really suitable. If so, then the citizen is sent to the unit immediately for military service, there is no time for a "probationary period." 4 617 4 War in Ukraine

военный,медик Ministry of Defense is developing updated system of first aid in combat conditions The Ministry of Defense, together with combat medics, volunteers and representatives of public organizations, began to develop a unified system of pre-medical care. 756 3 War in Ukraine

поранення,штат,влк Ministry of Defense will contribute to reforming PDBR work and simplify procedure for obtaining status of person with disabilities by military The Ministry of Defense will take steps to reform the work of the Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) and facilitate the process of obtaining the status of a person with a disability. 1 064 5 Incidents

призов,мобілізація,тцк Hundreds of thousands of citizens are trying to avoid mobilization, this issue will be settled, - Ministry of Defense Hundreds of thousands of citizens are currently trying to avoid mobilization, so the Ministry of Defense is preparing to settle this issue. 92 168 726 Previously in trend: War

умєров Qualitative changes will be felt first of all by the soldiers, - Umyerov about personnel appointments in Ministry of Defense Defense Minister Rustem Umyerov is convinced that personnel changes in the Ministry of Defense will contribute to the reloading of the department, and first of all, qualitative changes will be felt by servicemen. 6 971 34 War in Ukraine