Zelenskyy calls for changes to system of social support for veterans, their families

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the government, local authorities, and relevant ministries to overhaul the system of social support for veterans and their families. He urged a wide range of parties, including the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Social Policy, to propose changes to all aspects of the support system.

Speaking at the Ninth International Veterans Forum in Kyiv, Zelenskyy stressed the need for practical improvements in the substance of veterans' policy, particularly in the opportunities and prospects created by the state for veterans. He noted that bureaucratic obstacles often outweigh the state's support and that the social support system has yet to be properly structured to address veterans' issues.

Zelenskyy also highlighted the underutilization of veteran centers in communities due to a lack of necessary services and tangible assistance for veterans and their families. He called for a review of the transition paths from military service to civilian life and stressed the importance of adapting the system of state and local services to modern realities.

Zelenskyy emphasized that there are outdated regulations and approaches that need to be addressed. He affirmed the state's ability and responsibility to create opportunities for both male and female veterans, as well as for the families of veterans.