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Recent developments in Ukraine highlight significant efforts and challenges relating to veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The Cabinet of Ministers has launched a major project aimed at providing long-term medical care and continuous support for veterans, ensuring that they receive necessary medical, psychological, and social rehabilitation. With over 1.3 million Ukrainians granted combatant status, the integration of veterans into civilian life remains crucial. Recently, a beating incident of a disabled war veteran in Kharkiv resulted in a 4-year prison sentence for the accused, underlining societal challenges veterans face. Additionally, efforts to simplify procedures for obtaining combatant certificates aim to streamline benefits for eligible veterans. These steps are part of broader government strategies to improve veteran welfare, respect, and national security till 2030, reflecting a commitment to those who served on the frontlines.

What are the main objectives of Ukraine's new project for veterans?

The Ukrainian government has launched a new initiative, aiming to provide long-term medical care for veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war. This project, involving the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Veterans Affairs, and National Health Service, focuses on offering continuous medical, psychological, and social support to those in need, ensuring comprehensive care and rehabilitation.

How many Ukrainians have received combatant status?

As of September 1, 2025, over 1.3 million Ukrainians have been granted combatant status. This number has significantly increased following events since 2022, underscoring the ongoing impact of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the large number of individuals who have served in military capacities.

What legal actions were taken following the attack on a veteran in Kharkiv?

In a notable case of violence against veterans, a 44-year-old man in Kharkiv was sentenced to four years in prison. He was found guilty by the Nemyshlianskyi District Prosecutor's Office for beating and shooting a 22-year-old veteran, who was recovering from injuries sustained during military service, highlighting serious societal issues faced by veterans.

What procedural changes have been made regarding veteran status documentation?

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced amendments to streamline the process of obtaining combatant certificates, thereby simplifying access to associated benefits. These changes are part of broader initiatives to improve administrative efficiency and support for veterans, making it easier for them and their families to secure the recognition they deserve.

What is the significance of the "Veteran Pro" section in the Diia app?

The "Veteran Pro" section in Ukraine's Diia app is a digital platform offering tailored services for military personnel, veterans, and families of fallen defenders. It facilitates access to government services and veteran-related resources, improving communication and support structures for those affected by military service.

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amputee, amputation, veteran, prosthesis We’ve learned to watch. But we still haven’t learned to act When I had just signed a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine after serving in a volunteer battalion, it was a cool, rainy autumn in 2015, we came to Pokrovsk to pick up our army payroll cards at PrivatBank. To a city that was still called Krasnoarmiisk back then, Krasik. To a city that has now, for all practical purposes, been wiped off the face of the earth. 5 868 7 Previously in trend: aid to veterans

rehabilitation Open-air therapy: how new rehabilitation format works for service members and war veterans New approaches to rehabilitation for service members and war veterans are emerging in Ukraine. These are programs that combine physical recovery, psychotherapy and work with the environment. One such area is therapeutic horticulture, which has been used effectively around the world for many years. 5 924 10

Hlembotskyi Death of Andrii (Kapa) Hlembotskyi: Why can’t soldier’s family receive compensation even four years after his death? The story of the death of soldier Andrii Hlembotskyi and the bureaucratic circles of hell his family has had to endure is well known and has been covered by nearly every media outlet. The Ukrainian defender, known by his call sign Kapa, returned from Israel specifically to defend his homeland. He was killed in action on August 23, 2022, during a combat mission, yet his wife and three children have still not received the compensation of 15 million hryvnias that they are entitled to. The reason: six months into the full-scale war, Hlembotskyi had not been officially enlisted in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 11 708 24

Dmytro Finashyn "You lose your sense of purpose after war. After everything at front, deliver pizza?" – Hero of Ukraine, war veteran Dmytro Finashyn Why is it difficult for service members to find a job after returning home? Can veterans "sell" the skills they gained in the war to the criminal elements? How can one earn a living if they were blinded as a result of a combat injury? Who should help people living alone who are bedridden due to their wounds? 13 495 32 Previously in trend: aid to veterans AFU veterans

hnatiuk, dmytro Dmytro Hnatiuk: I saw guys with amputations, with all kinds of injuries. And they were so full of life, so active. It really motivated me! After returning from the war, suffering a severe injury, and undergoing long rehabilitation, Marine Dmytro Hnatiuk began a new battle. Having founded a veterans’ council in Mykolaiv, he is trying to change the system from within: to overcome bureaucracy, direct war veterans to places where they will truly receive help, and make their voices heard by the authorities. 8 613 2

Ruslan, Pelekhatyi "Fact that veteran asks to turn down volume of music in car or in restaurant does not mean that he is making complaint. It may simply be causing him pain," veteran Ruslan Pelekhatyi Before the full-scale war, Ruslan Pelekhatyi served in the police, and when the assault brigade "Liut" was formed, he went to the front as an infantryman-assault soldier. Talking about this period, he says that it was a conscious decision. As was his subsequent decision to return to work in the police, but in a civilian position dealing with veterans’ policy issues. 29 746 39

Maksym Kolesnikov "Veteran has already proven everything to society. Now question is to society" – Maksym Kolesnikov on soldier’s life after war After returning from captivity and demobilization, Maksym Kolesnikov, whose photos showing him thin, in old dirty fatigues, holding a fresh apple, have appeared on media covers, continued to personally assist soldiers, veterans, and their families. 6 882 23 Previously in trend: aid to veterans Support for freed POWs

Velychanskyi War veteran Serhii Velychanskyi: "Government’s Veterans Policy Strategy is just same like billion trees." Before the fateful February 24, Serhii (Charismatic) Velychanskyi was a successful host, actor, and business coach. But he took up arms and went to defend his country. 7 960 12

veteran Reintegration of veterans through education: human rights in action Amnesty International Ukraine, together with the Danish section, the Danish government, and Ukrainian organizations such as the Women’s Veterans Movement, and Hospitallers, is launching a project for veterans in the new year. 2 299 14

павло,якімчук,шустрий Pavlo Yakymchuk, war veteran of SOF, call sign Nimble: "Lot of people work for president – and they can’t figure out how to encourage people to fight for Ukraine" A soldier of the 73rd Marine Center wounded in Kherson region has recently returned from the United States, where he studied the experience of communicating with veterans. According to him, it is the treatment of soldiers after service, benefits and social incentives that encourage Americans to join the military. 16 630 95

В'ячеслав Запорожець Businessman and volunteer Viacheslav Zaporozhets: "When we brought 33 seriously wounded people from Chernihiv to Kyiv and their lives were saved here, I got great pleasure" There is an opinion that war brings out the good and the bad in people. On the one hand, it seems too pretentious and black and white for our complex 21st century. On the other hand, look at the story of Viacheslav Zaporozhets. 5 764 2 Previously in trend: War

найєм,масі Masi Naiiem: "Information about how military personnel are treated has great impact on attitudes towards mobilization and, consequently, on defense capabilities" Recently, five non-governmental organizations, including the human rights organization "Pryntsyp (Principle-ed.)," presented a new concept of veterans’ policy. So we talked with Masi Naiiem, a soldier and co-founder of this organization, about how it can be implemented so that the military, upon returning from the front, can receive quality rehabilitation and psychological assistance, and a multidisciplinary team can immediately work with the wounded in the hospital, whose specialists would think ahead not only about surgical intervention but also about further prosthetics, if necessary. 15 862 0 War in Ukraine

Under shadow of Russia’s war, Ukrainian veterans and families of fallen try to move on Under shadow of Russia’s war, Ukrainian veterans and families of fallen try to move on The trench lines of Europe’s only ongoing land war are six hours away by train from Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv. But you can hardly tell. Businesses and bars and universities and protests and politics—in other words, life—all go on and on despite the war. 334 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine’s Wounded Veterans Honored, a Nation is Inspired Ukraine’s Wounded Veterans Honored, a Nation is Inspired The Ukrainian team finished the Invictus Games with 14 medals, including 8 gold. 167 0

Heroes of two wars Heroes of two wars Photographer Oleksandr Chekmenev made a photo series of heroes from two wars that affected Ukraine - the WWII and the current war in the Donbas. 38 260 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War