Iryna Vereshchuk


Registration of men abroad: a resolution has been submitted to the government for consideration
The government is considering a resolution that will allow men aged 18-60 to register for military service abroad without the TCC and VLK. Consulates will be able to issue documents.

Men abroad will be able to register without visiting the TCC and without undergoing a medical examination: the Ministry of Defense will submit a draft resolution
The Ministry of Defense is preparing a draft resolution that will allow citizens aged 18-60 abroad to register for military service without visiting the TCC and undergoing a medical examination. This was announced by Iryna Vereshchuk.

Ukrainian men abroad start receiving passports: first results
The State Migration Service has started issuing passports to Ukrainian men who submitted applications by April 25, 2024. On the first day, 1684 passports were issued.

Will there be fines for those who fail to pass the VLT by February 5? The MP gave an explanation
The parliament has drafted a bill to extend the deadline for the VLC until June 5 due to the large influx of people to the MCC. Persons liable for military service aged 25-60 have to undergo the commission, while younger people and people with disabilities are exempt from re-examination.

The OP stated that the legislation on SPS should be strict
The deputy head of the OP, Iryna Vereshchuk, called on the military who had left their units without permission to return within the next 3. 5 weeks. After this period, the simplified algorithm for returning to service will not be available.

Prolongation of the VLK for people with limited fitness: a draft law has been registered in the Rada
The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law to postpone the deadline for the VLK from February 5 to June 5, 2025. Persons with disabilities will not have to pass the commission.

Deadline for MMC for people with limited fitness to be postponed to June 5, bill is already in the Parliament - OP
The President's Office announced the postponement of the MMC from February 5 to June 5. The HQCJ will not penalize those who fail to pass the commission by the original deadline.

Draft Law on Changing the Deadline for the VLK for Persons with Limited Fitness: The Verkhovna Rada Explains What Awaits Those Who Fail to Pass by February 4
The Verkhovna Rada is preparing a bill to extend the deadline for the partially fit to June 5. Those who do not make it by February 4, before the law is passed, will not be subject to administrative liability.

Changes to the period of preliminary medical examination for people with limited fitness: the draft law will be registered today
The Verkhovna Rada will today register a bill to extend the period of the military medical examination until June 5 for those with limited fitness. The document is scheduled to be considered by the end of February.

Changing the term of the VLK for people with limited fitness: the Rada has started the procedure for registering the draft law
The National Security Committee has started registering a draft law to extend the deadline for the VLK until June 5 for those with limited fitness. Persons under 25 may be exempted from the mandatory commission.

Ukraine seeks replacement of suspended USAID aid among European partners - committee
The Verkhovna Rada has begun consultations with European countries on how to replace the suspended USAID assistance. The suspension of funding affected cultural, educational, and media projects in Ukraine.

Ukraine may change the terms of medical examination for those with limited fitness for service
The authorities are considering extending the deadline for repeated medical examinations for those who are limitedly fit. Due to long queues and organizational problems, a significant portion of the one million people have not yet passed the examination.

The deadline for voluntary return from the NWC was extended until March 1
The Parliament supported the extension of the deadline for the voluntary return of servicemen from the NWC until March 1, 2025. The law provides for the resumption of payments and social guarantees for those who voluntarily return to service.

Vereshchuk: Deadline for voluntary return from the NW Ukraine may be extended
Ukraine is discussing extending the deadline for the voluntary return of soldiers after they leave their units without permission. The issue is being discussed at an interagency meeting and with the Verkhovna Rada Defense Committee.

About UAH 50 billion planned for direct support of IDPs in 2025 - Vereshchuk
Over the past three years, UAH 166 billion has been spent on direct support for IDPs, and UAH 41 billion in 2024. In 2025, it is planned to allocate about UAH 50 billion to support internally displaced persons.

Online platform for relatives of missing soldiers to be launched in Ukraine within a month
Within a month, a single online platform for relatives of missing soldiers will be launched in Ukraine. It is also planned to change the procedure of criminal proceedings and payments to the families of the fallen.

Vereshchuk denies claims of mass return of Ukrainians to the occupied territories
Deputy Head of the OP Iryna Vereshchuk called the information about the mass return of IDPs to the occupied territories a lie. She emphasized that the state fulfills its promises to IDPs in times of war.

UNICEF expands assistance to Ukrainians: who can count on payments
UNICEF is expanding financial support programs for Ukrainian families with children in the frontline areas. Payments will amount to up to UAH 21800, and the number of schools receiving grants will increase from 350 to 800.

People should not have to pay money for “assistance”: changes for the reform of the MSEC were discussed in the OP
The President's Office discussed legislative changes to reform the MSEC system. It is planned to completely eliminate the commissions by January 1, 2025, and to digitalize all disability determination processes.

The OP held a meeting on amendments to the legislation on the MSEC: main priorities
A meeting was held to discuss legislative changes to implement the Presidential Decree on the MSEC. The goal is to prevent abuse, simplify processes and ensure that violators are punished inevitably.

Can the leadership of the MSEC hold senior positions in the Ministry of Health?: Lyashko does not know yet
Health Minister Viktor Lyashko is considering legal aspects of the ban on the management of the Medical Expert Commission from holding senior positions in the Ministry of Health. This is due to the reform of the MSEC system and its planned liquidation by 2025.

SBGS does not rule out possible changes in border crossing for men with disabilities
The State Border Guard Service does not rule out possible changes to the border crossing procedure for men with disabilities. The decision is being considered in cooperation with the National Security and Defense Council and other bodies after the discovery of abuses with disability registration.

Law enforcement agencies have received their tasks: the OP answered whether the names of people with fake disabilities will be announced
The deputy head of the OP said that the issue of publishing the names of people who had illegally received disabilities belonged to law enforcement agencies. They have received the appropriate tasks and are ready for inspections.

There will be checks on the diagnoses of all officials, starting with top officials: Vereshchuk on fake disabilities
Deputy Head of the Prosecutor General's Office Iryna Vereshchuk announced that officials will be checked immediately for false disability diagnoses. The government has a month to amend the legislation on the MSEC.

Kyiv region was one of the first to launch a school nutrition reform: Kravchenko tells about the results
Kyiv region was one of the first to launch a school catering reform. Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the RMA, spoke about the main achievements, including an increase in the number of students receiving free hot meals.

Representative of the OP Vereshchuk met with relatives of prisoners picketing near the Verkhovna Rada
Deputy Head of the OP Iryna Vereshchuk met with relatives of the captured military who are picketing near the Verkhovna Rada. They discussed the issues of exchanges and social protection of the families of prisoners.

Vereshchuk urges residents of Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, and Selydove to evacuate
Iryna Vereshchuk, Minister of Reintegration, called on residents of frontline cities in Donetsk Oblast to evacuate due to the difficult situation. The government, local authorities and volunteers are ready to assist the evacuees.

Vereshchuk: possible route of humanitarian corridor from Kursk region to Sumy is being worked out
Ukraine is considering a humanitarian corridor from Kursk region to Sumy. A corridor towards Russia is possible subject to an official request from the Russian side, which has not yet been received, Vereshchuk said.

The Ministry of Reintegration has opened a hotline for residents of the Kursk region who want to evacuate to Ukraine
The Ministry of Reintegration has opened a round-the-clock hotline to evacuate and provide humanitarian aid to residents of the Kursk region.

Ukraine is creating a "security zone" on the territory of the Russian Federation near the border: what is it about
Deputy Prime Minister Vereshchuk announced the creation of a security zone on the territory of the Russian Federation near the border with Ukraine. It is planned to conduct humanitarian operations, open evacuation corridors and allow international organizations to enter.