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Veterans remain a pivotal focus in Ukraine, with international support growing. Canada pledged over UAH 1.2 billion to assist Ukrainian veterans through a new fund. Similarly, Denmark allocated DKK 45 million for veteran support programs. The Ukrainian government is reinforcing its internal framework, appointing dedicated deputies across ministries for veteran policy. Moreover, initiatives like the "Games of Veterans" and simplified procedures for combatant status reflect a broadened commitment to veteran welfare. These efforts highlight the importance of addressing veterans' needs amidst ongoing challenges in Ukraine.
What recent financial support has Canada provided for Ukrainian veterans?
Canada has committed over UAH 1.25 billion, approximately CAD 40.1 million, to support Ukrainian veterans and their families through a new international multi-donor veterans fund, marking Canada as its first donor.
How is Denmark supporting Ukrainian veterans?
Denmark has allocated DKK 45 million, equating to more than €6 million, to support programs specifically designed for Ukrainian veterans. This funding is distributed over a two-year period.
What initiatives has Ukraine taken to support its veterans?
Ukraine has initiated several projects, including appointing deputies for veteran policy in ministries and simplifying procedures for acquiring combatant status. The "Games of Veterans" sports event and expanded medical services are also notable measures.
How is the Ukrainian government simplifying veteran support processes?
The Ukrainian government is making it easier for veterans to obtain necessary documentation and access services by altering procedures for combatant status and launching applications to streamline support, such as the "Veteran+" app.
What are the main goals of Ukraine’s veterans’ policy strategy?
The Ukrainian government's veterans’ policy strategy, aimed until 2030, focuses on welfare, respect, national security, and smoother transitions from military to civilian life, reflecting a comprehensive approach to veterans' integration into society.
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Veteran abducted for $75,000: police detain crime’s organizer. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers uncovered a group of people who forcibly held a 53-year-old Kyiv resident in a so-called "rehabilitation centre" in the Kyiv region to steal from his apartment. 2 587 6
Veterans will not receive 1,500 UAH each for sport in October: funding for programme has been exhausted, - Ministry of Veterans’ Affairs The October phase of the ‘Veterans’ Sport’ programme will not be launched on the ‘Diia’ platform, and payments of 1,500 hryvnias under the programme will not be made. The programme’s funding for 2026 has been fully exhausted – over the course of three quarters, demand for it has almost tripled... 2 949 33 Previously in trend: payments to military
War veteran claimed that he was beaten by TCR military personnel in Volyn: terrirorial centre showed footage from body cameras and denied everything. VIDEO During a warning in the town of Ratne in Volyn, servicemen from the TCR and SS allegedly assaulted Dmytro Nakhod, a war veteran and volunteer with a disability. The Volyn Regional TCR denied this and released footage from the soldiers’ body cameras. 12 867 119 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR Beating of veteran
Canada to allocate over UAH 1.2 billion to support Ukrainian veterans and their families. PHOTO Canada will provide CAD 40.1 million, or around UAH 1.25 billion, to support Ukrainian veterans and their family members. The funds will be channelled through a new international multi-donor veterans fund, with Canada becoming its first donor. 1 384 3 Previously in trend: Canada’s aid to Ukraine
Denmark allocates DKK 45 million for programmes supporting Ukrainian veterans The Danish government is allocating DKK 45 million, or more than €6 million, to programmes supporting Ukrainian veterans. The funding is intended for two years. 905 5 Previously in trend: aid to veterans
Deputy for veteran policy will be appointed in each ministry and central government body, - Kim The government has adopted a resolution requiring ministries and other central executive bodies to designate a deputy minister or deputy head of the relevant agency who will be personally responsible for implementing the state’s veterans policy in their respective areas. 1 290 13 Previously in trend: aid to veterans
"Get up and walk on one leg." Rapper Harfang and Khartiia release joint music video featuring veterans who conquer peaks. VIDEO The 2nd Khartiia Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine and Ukrainian rapper Harfang have released a joint music video for the track "Get Up and Go," featuring veterans of Ukraine’s Defence Forces who suffered severe injuries and underwent prosthetic treatment but continued to conquer new heights. 1 893 4
State must be organised around veterans: Kim outlined priorities for veterans’ policy. PHOTO Vitalii Kim, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, outlined the priorities for veterans’ policy for 2026–2027. 2 243 25 Previously in trend: aid to veterans
Zelenskyy meets with Hero of Ukraine and Marine Corps veteran Serhii Volynskyi. PHOTO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Hero of Ukraine Serhii Volynskyi. 4 749 16 Previously in trend: AFU veterans
AFU veteran Koziatynskyi calls for protest on Franko Square tomorrow against Fedorov’s dismissal Dmytro Koziatynskyi, a servicemember with the Ulf medical service, has called on citizens to join a peaceful protest tomorrow, 16 July, at 9 a.m. on Franko Square in Kyiv (outside the Office of the President building). The rally is intended as a public protest against the resignation of Defence... 13 070 141 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
Oleksa Slyzhuk, one of last surviving veterans of UPA who endured 32 arrests, has died at age of 101 Oleksa Slyzhuk (alias "Synytsia"), a veteran of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, died in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast at the age of 101. He had been arrested 32 times by Soviet security services for his support of the insurgent movement. 4 831 19 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Council of EU has granted mission in Ukraine greater powers The European Union is expanding the mandate of its advisory mission in Ukraine. The decision was adopted on May 11 during a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council. 461 0 Previously in trend: EU meeting
PrivatBank simplifies access to services for military personnel, veterans and people with disabilities PrivatBank has changed its approaches to verification to make them more accessible for people with disabilities, including male and female veterans. 2 236 0 Previously in trend: PrivatBank aid to veterans Assistance for people with disabilities
Why are Ukrainians being scared with veterans – and who benefits from this? // Uncensored. VIDEO Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva and her guests – a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament of the 9th convocation, Chair of the Committee on Freedom of Speech Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, and Head of the Medical Department of the Support Service for the 12th Special Forces Brigade ‘Azov’ of the National Guard of... 4 726 32 Previously in trend: aid to veterans AFU veterans
Former Kremlin political prisoner Balukh beaten inside Kyiv TCR premises: police verify reports Kyiv police are verifying reports of the beating of a Ukrainian veteran inside a district Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS). 7 335 75 Previously in trend: Beating of a serviceman in Kyiv AFU veterans
Perpetrator who had robbed AFU veteran with prosthetic leg in Kyiv detained, - police. PHOTO Kyiv police officers detained a criminal who robbed a veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wearing a prosthetic leg. 5 384 28 Previously in trend: AFU veterans
Kyiv increases compensation for veterans buying cars – Klytschko. VIDEO In a few days, the amount of compensation Kyiv provides to veterans for purchased cars will increase. The city is also considering compensating veterans for the purchase of not only new but also used cars. 2 877 6 Previously in trend: aid to veterans
Problems of veterans are important: Censor.NET invites defenders to fight together Since the beginning of Russia's aggression against Ukraine in 2014, and especially during the years of full-scale invasion, veterans have become an important part of society and a real challenge for the state social security system. 3 400 19 Previously in trend: aid to veterans AFU veterans
Veterans policy should become key state priority in coming years, - Zaluzhnyi Veterans are a large and motivated part of our society. Their numbers, as well as their potential, will only grow in the future. 3 926 16 Previously in trend: AFU veterans
Beating of AFU veteran in Kharkiv: accused sentenced to 4 years in prison. PHOTO Prosecutors from the Nemyshlianskyi District Prosecutor's Office in Kharkiv found a 44-year-old man guilty of beating and shooting a 22-year-old veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war with a prosthetic leg in August 2025. 3 369 10 Previously in trend: AFU war veteran beaten and shot at in Kharkiv region
Ukraine to launch project providing veterans with long-term medical care The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a joint project by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, and the National Health Service of Ukraine on long-term medical care for veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The program aims to provide continuous care and... 923 5 Previously in trend: aid to veterans AFU veterans
Over 1.3 million Ukrainians granted combatant status – Ministry of Veterans Affairs As of September 1, more than 1.3 million Ukrainians have been granted combatant status, with the majority receiving it after 2022. 3 456 21 Previously in trend: Obtaining Combatant Status
"I lost my old self but I am creating new one." Story of war veteran Yehor Babenko, who suffered severe burns in war. VIDEO+PHOTOS Yehor Babenko, a Ukrainian border guard, sustained severe injuries during a Russian shelling in Mykolaiv region on March 9, 2022. After a long period of treatment and rehabilitation, he now works as a military psychologist, helping Ukrainian Armed Forces veterans. 5 791 14 Previously in trend: aid to veterans AFU veterans
Support for Veterans, Humanitarian Projects, and Assistance to Ukrainian Hospitals: How the Andrii Matiukha Foundation Works. PHOTOS The Andrii Matiukha Foundation invests significant effort into developing charitable projects. Its main areas of work include supporting the military and veterans, assisting hospitals, and advancing prosthetics. At the same time, the Andrii Matiukha Foundation contributes to international... 696 0
Cabinet of Ministers has simplified procedure for obtaining combatant certificate and access to data for relatives The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has made a number of changes to the procedure for granting and revoking combatant status, which should simplify access to the service. 2 715 5 Previously in trend: Obtaining Combatant Status
Disabled war veteran allegedly beaten by TCR military personnel in Cherkasy region: police launch investigation In the village of Stebliv, Cherkasy region, servicemen of a Territorial Center of Recruitment (TCR) allegedly beat a soldier with third-degree disability status during a notification campaign. Police have launched a pre-trial investigation. 5 498 59 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR Beating of servicemen
War veteran opens self-service car wash in Chernihiv on National Flag Day. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS On August 23, Ukraine’s National Flag Day, Armed Forces of Ukraine veteran and athlete Yevhen Smaha opened his own business, the "Vodolii" self-service car wash in Chernihiv. 2 102 5 Previously in trend: AFU veterans
Man who beat and shot at AFU war veteran in Kharkiv notified of suspicion – police A man who assaulted and shot a 22-year-old Armed Forces veteran has been formally charged in Kharkiv. The suspect was detained the previous day. 3 193 9 Previously in trend: AFU war veteran beaten and shot at in Kharkiv region
Police detain man who beat and shot at AFU war veteran in Kharkiv. PHOTO The Kharkiv region police have detained a perpetrator who beat and shot a Ukrainian Armed Forces war veteran. 20 228 127 Previously in trend: AFU war veteran beaten and shot at in Kharkiv region
Ministry of Internal Affairs is introducing institute of veteran policy assistants The Ministry of Internal Affairs is introducing an institute of assistants on veterans' policy in its departments. 1 263 19 Previously in trend: aid to veterans
"Veteran Pro" section launched in Diia The "Diia" mobile app has launched a separate section called "Veteran Pro" for military personnel, veterans and families of fallen defenders. 4 348 9 Previously in trend: Services in Diia
Unknown person shoots at veteran Dvoretska’s car in Kyiv. PHOTO Viktoriia Dvoretska, a veteran and head of the instructor department of the "Come Back Alive" project, said that an unknown person on a bicycle shot at her car. She was in the car with her son at the time. 7 504 8 Previously in trend: Shooting in Kyiv
’Yermak’s lackey is being whitewashed by SSU. Clowns!’ veteran Symoroz exposed Denys Yermak Veteran Oleh Symoroz has responded to the statement by Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) chief Vasyl Maliuk, who earlier reported that the Russians were preparing to assassinate Denys Yermak, the brother of the Head of the President’s Office, Andriy Yermak. 23 783 111 Previously in trend: Assassination attempt on Denys Yermak
They planned assassination: Three Russian agents spied on Ukrainian war veteran in Germany – media Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office has charged three men with espionage on behalf of Russia. The accused spied on a Ukrainian military veteran and were allegedly planning to assassinate him. 4 998 4 Previously in trend: Russian agents tracked Ukrainian war veteran in Germany
Woman verbally attacked veteran for being served out of turn at bank in Lviv: "Muscovites didn’t beat you enough there! Your arms and legs are intact!". VIDEO In Lviv, a bank customer hurled insults at a veteran who volunteered to be served out of turn, as required by law. She was first outraged that he "has arms and legs", so he allegedly cannot call himself a veteran, and then she involved her husband in the argument. 19 358 119
Ukraine is not ready for number of veterans that is emerging - Zhorin There is a big problem in Ukraine with the approach to appointments to positions in the veteran sector. 24 177 66 Previously in trend: aid to veterans
Only 14% of Ukrainian veterans have high severity of PTSD and depression symptoms - research. PHOTOS In response to Polish President Andrzej Duda's words about the problems with crime among veterans, the founder of the DOLADU NGO, Khrystyna Kurganska, showed the real results of psychological rehabilitation. 2 027 20
Cabinet of Ministers has expanded list of free medical services for veterans The Ministry of Veterans and the Ministry of Health are launching a pilot project to expand the list of free primary healthcare services for war veterans. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution. 4 430 13
Kremlin is trying to fill personnel gaps of occupation administrations with "veterans of SMO" - NRC The Russian occupiers face a shortage of personnel to form a full-fledged structure of administrations in the temporarily occupied territories. 900 4
Selection of war veterans’ support specialists according to updated standards has started in Ukraine The Ministry of Veterans' Affairs of Ukraine has opened a call for applications for participation in the selection of a specialist to support war veterans and demobilised persons in accordance with the updated professional standard. 1 988 15
Klymenko appoints Hero of Ukraine Dmytro Finashyn as his advisor on veterans’ policy - MIA. PHOTO Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko has appointed Hero of Ukraine and National Guard veteran Dmytro Finashyn as his advisor on veterans' policy. 2 847 12 Previously in trend: War
Welfare, respect and national security: Cabinet of Ministers approves war veteran policy strategy until 2030 The government has approved a war veterans' policy strategy until 2030 and an operational plan for its implementation. 1 083 16
They extorted $5000 from combat veteran for establishing his disability at MSEC: Doctor and serviceman exposed in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS A doctor of a Kyiv medical institution, together with her accomplice, a serviceman, extorted illegal benefits from a veteran combatant who was enrolled in the reserve due to injuries at the front, including in Bakhmut. 18 485 18
Government has improved procedure for obtaining status of person with disability as result of war The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the "Procedure for establishing the relationship between disability and injuries or other health damage" (CMU Resolution No. 306). 1 851 6
"Games of Veterans" competition was launched in Ukraine The Ministry of Veterans Affairs has launched the "Games of Veterans" sports competition. 634 1
VR supports draft law as whole on introduction of e-certificate of war veterans as main document On Tuesday, October 8, the Verkhovna Rada supported the draft law as a whole, which provides for the introduction of an electronic war veteran's certificate as the main document. 1 408 9
Police officer from Kyiv region who called Armed Forces veteran Yakimchuk "complete PWD" was dismissed from her post The Main Directorate of the National Police in Kyiv region has completed an internal investigation into a police officer who, during a conflict with Pavlo Yakimchuk, a veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Special Operations Forces, called him a "complete PWD". 34 412 44
Cabinet of Ministers simplifies procedure for establishing fact of participation in defense of Ukraine The status of a war veteran in Ukraine entitles you to numerous benefits. The Cabinet of Ministers amended Resolution No. 685 to simplify the procedure for establishing the fact of a person's participation in the defense of the country. 2 882 2
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