Support for our heroes — servicemen and veterans, as well as the National Program of Honor for Defenders of Ukraine, have become central themes of the meeting of the Commission on "Hero Policy and Support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine." The Donetsk Regional State Administration actively participated in the discussion of these vital issues, as our region feels the price of freedom like no other.
On July 16, 2025, another online meeting of the Commission on "Hero Policy and Support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine" of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine took place. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk, united efforts to address key issues of support for those who defended and continue to defend our independence. The event was attended by Deputy Head of the Regional State Administration Oleksandr Shevchenko and representatives of structural units of the Donetsk Regional State Administration.
Commission participants focused on comprehensive approaches to supporting servicemen and veterans. Among the main topics, they discussed amendments to the state program "eOselya" to improve lending conditions for war veterans, as well as assessed the state of implementation of the Law of Ukraine on compensation for expenses for civil liability insurance policies for veterans.
They also talked about the development of a network of rehabilitation and outpatient departments, especially in small communities, which will provide accessible assistance to our defenders. The progress of the program for the construction of veteran spaces, which will become centers for support and adaptation, was discussed separately.
In a separate block, representatives of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory reported on the progress of the National Program of Honor for Defenders of Ukraine. This program aims not only to honor the memory of fallen heroes but also to foster a resilient culture of deep respect for their feats in society — at all levels: national, public, and familial. Ambitious concepts for creating a Pantheon of Heroes, a Memorial to Ukrainian Heroes, and a Museum of the Russo-Ukrainian War were presented. Special attention was paid to the development of regulatory acts for the creation of a Digital Museum and regional memory routes, as well as the activities of the institution that will coordinate the further work of these important projects.
As a result of the meeting, participants outlined clear next steps to strengthen cooperation between regions and state institutions. The goal is the effective implementation of policies to support veterans, military personnel, and their families, as well as ensuring national security and defense of Ukraine. Donetsk region, as a frontline area, will play a key role in these processes.