Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak introduced his new Deputies, Iryna Vereshchuk and Viktor Mykyta, during a meeting with the heads of regional state administrations.
“Viktor Mykyta will work with the regions and continue what Oleksiy Kuleba was doing. And Iryna Vereshchuk will focus on the issues she dealt with in her government position: internally displaced citizens, children and protection of their rights, especially children in the frontline regions, and all humanitarian issues,” the Head of the Presidential Office said.
Andriy Yermak particularly emphasized the importance of strengthening the work of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine, which should ensure quality communication with communities. He also stressed the need to develop cooperation between the regions of Ukraine and partner countries, primarily the United States, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.
Viktor Mykyta identified his priorities as working with the frontline areas and establishing communication with all regions to promptly resolve issues, including restoring damaged energy infrastructure and supporting business.
“I plan to meet with each Head of Regional Administration – we have already developed a schedule of meetings – to understand the problems of each region. It is also important to establish communication with the Cabinet of Ministers. I want to introduce certain changes in the approaches to holding the Congress for better communication,” he said.
Iryna Vereshchuk noted that she will be helping IDPs and children living in the frontline areas, and also work on the reintegration of children returned from deportation.
“Another extremely important track is veterans. They will be at the forefront of the President's and our attention. I am confident that together with the new Minister of Veterans Affairs we will be able to give a new impetus to veterans' policy,” she added.