As Ukraine looks toward rebuilding after the war, a new generation of leaders is emerging: veterans who have earned the nation’s respect in the fight against Russia’s aggression. By Kateryna Odarchenko With trust in state institutions wavering, the former fighters represent the promise of change. They offer the
In a recent Atlantic Council article, Kateryna Odarchenko discusses the transformative potential of Ukraine’s veterans in the country’s post-war political environment. The piece emphasizes how veterans, leveraging their wartime experiences, are poised to play a significant role in reshaping Ukraine’s political landscape and driving meaningful reforms. Odarchenko
The veterans’ affairs system in Ukraine needs significant improvement; the United States can serve as a blueprint for change. In Ukraine, systemic failure to provide comprehensive veteran support became inescapably apparent after Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine. This is a huge and unavoidable issue that must be