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Ukraine adopts EU-linked law giving veterans priority in government hiring

Kyiv Independent26 October 2026, 18:37 UTCUkraine

The law fulfills Ukraine's commitments under the Ukraine Facility, an EU financial assistance program launched in 2024, and unlocks 137 million euros ($153 million) in budget funding, Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said.

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