Office of the Military Ombudsman of Ukraine
Working group in Ukraine formed to address residency, ranks and compensation for foreign military personnel
Among the tasks of the working group are simplifying legalisation and medical accompaniment in case of injury, as well as providing the opportunity to receive officer ranks and hold positions.
Military Ombudsman’s Office receives over 15,000 complaints in first eight months
The Military Ombudsman's Office urged the Ukrainian parliament to support draft law No. 13267 in the second reading, which will expand the institution's powers. In particular, the military ombudsman will have the right to draw up administrative protocols and hold commanders and officials of all levels accountable through the courts
Military Ombudsman’s Office of Ukraine proposes counting one day in captivity as three days of service
The draft law was sent to the parliamentary Committee on National Security, Defence and Intelligence. The institution's team is urging Ukrainian MPs to support the proposal
16,000 foreign volunteers serve in the Ukrainian military: What challenges they face
The Military Ombudsman's Office conducted a comprehensive study of the path of a foreign volunteer in the Ukrainian Defence Forces. Based on these findings, the institution sent proposals to the President's Office and the Defence Ministry on how to improve legislation to ensure proper service conditions for these military personne
Freed prisoners of war could stay in non-combat posts under military ombudsman’s proposal
The military ombudsman’s team developed three proposals in August 2026 to improve legislation protecting service personnel’s rights. These include allowing those released from captivity to choose their roles if they continue serving. They can choose to remain in the military after their release, but cannot choose their roles
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