Following the publication of our investigation into the frozen housing voucher program for combat veteran IDPs and the ensuing public scrutiny, the relevant ministry has finally been forced to provide clear public commitments.
Minister for Communities and Territories Development Vitaliy Bezgin announced the outcome of talks with the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) regarding housing support for displaced citizens from temporarily occupied territories. According to the Minister, a new agreement for €80 million (around 4 billion UAH) earmarked for housing vouchers is scheduled for signing by the end of November, with the first €40 million anticipated by the end of this year.
Key Takeaways from the Minister's Statement:
- Official Refutation of MP Tkachenko's Remarks: Earlier in October, MP Maksym Tkachenko publicly claimed that €50 million had already arrived and was actively being allocated 50/50 for housing vouchers,. Minister Bezgin’s statement proves that no agreement had been signed in October and the funding process is only in development.
- A Firm Public Deadline: Under public oversight, the authorities have committed to specific benchmarks: formal agreement in November, initial disbursements in December.
The veteran community and civil society will keep these dates under strict monitoring to ensure that government promises turn into real homes.
Read the full background and factual investigation here:
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