Ukraine faces the historically unprecedented challenge of implementing a comprehensive support framework for millions of veterans and their families while actively fighting a high-intensity, protracted war with Russia. Effective support for the transition will be critical to social cohesion, recovery, and national security. Getting this right will also matter for wider European security.
This event marks the publication of our new paper ‘Ukraine’s war veteran challenge - How a reformed veteran support system can strengthen Ukraine’s recovery and European security’.
This event discusses:
- Is Ukraine’s current veteran reintegration model working?
- What can Ukraine learn from international approaches to veteran support?
- What barriers could undermine successful reintegration?
- How can a successful reintegration model support Ukraine’s long-term recovery and European deterrence?
- What can international partners contribute to Ukraine’s veteran reintegration efforts?
The event will open with welcome remarks from Vitalii Kim, Minister for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine.
The event is conducted with financial support from the UK Government, provided through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
