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Belgian funds will be directed to developing the "Veteran Pro" services, integrating state systems, and strengthening cybersecurity
The Government of Belgium will provide 4 million euros to support the digital transformation of veteran policy in Ukraine. The funds will be used to develop modern digital services for veterans, female veterans, and their families, including the "Veteran Pro" section in the Diia app.
The financing was announced during a working meeting between Ukraine's Minister for Veterans' Affairs Vitalii Kim and a Belgian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign and European Affairs and Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of Belgium, Maxim Prévot. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Head of the NATO Representation to Ukraine Joseph Dobbs and Deputy Minister for Veterans' Affairs Oleh Shymanskyi.
Which digital services are planned for development
According to Vitalii Kim, the project aims to make state digital services for the veteran community simpler, faster, and more secure.
As part of the project, new services will be developed within "Veteran Pro" in Diia and on other digital platforms. At the same time, existing state systems are planned to be better integrated with each other.
For veterans, female veterans, and members of their families, this should simplify access to services related to:
employment;
treatment and rehabilitation;
housing;
education;
social support.
It is expected that automatic data exchange between state bodies will reduce the number of cases where a person has to resubmit documents or confirm information that is already in state registries.
Special attention will be paid to cybersecurity
An important component of the project will be the modernization of the digital infrastructure of the Ministry for Veterans' Affairs. It is planned to be developed in accordance with NATO cyber resilience standards.
In addition, the new digital tools will allow analysis of which state services veterans and female veterans use. This will help identify problems and improve services taking into account real needs and user feedback.
The project will be implemented with support from NATO and Estonia
Financing will be provided through the NATO Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine (NATO CAP).
The project will be implemented by the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV).
The basis for further cooperation was the memoranda of understanding that the Ministry for Veterans' Affairs of Ukraine signed with NATO and Estonia during the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdańsk.
Belgian delegation heard about veterans' needs During the meeting, the Belgian delegation also spoke with Ukrainian veterans and female veterans. They shared their experiences of military service, undergoing rehabilitation, and returning to civilian life.
Separately, the veterans spoke about civic and professional initiatives they have implemented after service.
Direct communication allowed international partners to hear about the problems Ukrainian defenders face after returning from the war. Among the key issues are timely rehabilitation, accessibility of state services, professional adaptation, and support during reintegration into civilian life.
The Ministry for Veterans' Affairs noted that Belgium's financial support will contribute to the development of a modern veterans' policy in Ukraine and demonstrates international solidarity with Ukrainian defenders.
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