Veterans policy should become basis of govt policy – Zelensky

KYIV. Aug 22 (Interfax-Ukraine) – Veterans policy should become a priority of government policy, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday, speaking at the Defenders. Roll Call veterans forum.

"Veteran policy should become a priority of government policy," Zelensky said. At the same time, according to him, "all its details should be determined together with the veteran community." "So that it is not the officials who decide, but the veterans," he said.

Zelensky also noted the need for "a well-thought-out system of support for veterans in the transition from military to civilian life."

"If a veteran needs support in education, employment, he should receive support," the president said, adding that "it should be an honor for an employer" to employ veterans.

"All elements of the veterans’ policy require a legislative basis, coordinated work of state authorities and local self-government," he said.

According to the president, he signed a law to help the transition from a military career to civilian life.

"For many years, thousands of families of veterans have been on the waiting list for housing. It is unacceptable that a person does not have his own home… As part of our plan, everything must be provided for providing housing for our veterans," Zelensky said.

Among the key tasks, he also named rehabilitation. "Most of the veterans are people of working age. These people, who are the basis of our defense, can become the basis of our recovery," the head of state said.