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Veterans in the Reserve

After the active phase of the Russian-Ukrainian war ends, thousands of veterans will remain part of Ukraine’s defense system as members of the military operational reserve. For them, this will not mean leaving service behind permanently, but transitioning to a different format: living civilian lives while remaining ready for priority call-up if needed.

We examined approaches to organizing military reserves in different countries, Ukraine’s current model, and the key challenges in this field. Support, access to social guarantees, opportunities for development, and respect for experience are important components of a resilient defense system for Ukraine.

Analysis of Military Reserve Policy

In the document, you will find:● How veterans policy is implemented at the regional and local levels● Current practices, pilot projects, and regional programs● Recommendations for building sustainable support for service members and their families at the regional level
The document will be useful for representatives of national-level state institutions and local authorities

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People with combat experience will form the foundation of our country’s defense capacity: they are competent, know how to act in crisis situations, and can respond quickly to new threats. That is why it is critically important to create conditions in which reserve service is clear, compatible with civilian life, and fair — so that the responsibility for defending the country is shared evenly and does not once again fall only on those citizens who have already taken part in combat several times, while others have never done so.

We call on state authorities to shape military reserve policy, develop fair guarantees, and create conditions for the long-term and motivated participation of veterans in the reserve after completing their service.

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This material was made possible with the support of the Government of the United Kingdom, provided through the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) within the framework of the project “Concept of the State Policy of Ukraine on Veterans and Their Families.” The project is implemented by the civil society organizations Veteran Hub, Pryncyp, Legal Hundred, and Human Capital Recovery Platform. Restart. The information presented in this material does not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of the United Kingdom.

This material was made possible with the support of the Government of the United Kingdom, provided through the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) within the framework of the project “Concept of the State Policy of Ukraine on Veterans and Their Families.” The project is implemented by the civil society organizations Veteran Hub, Pryncyp, Legal Hundred, and Human Capital Recovery Platform. Restart. The information presented in this material does not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of the United Kingdom.