Centers dedicated to preparing citizens for national resistance will soon be operational in every region of Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution outlining the procedures for establishing and operating these centers, along with the requirements governing their activities.
This initiative follows a directive issued by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting with representatives of civil society.
The document was developed under the coordination of Deputy Head of the Office of the President Iryna Vereshchuk. Working sessions included representatives from the Ministry of Defense, the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the Territorial Defense Forces, regional military administrations, as well as civil society and volunteer organizations.
Center heads will be appointed by regional councils based on nominations from regional military administrations, which will also be responsible for oversight, monitoring, and quarterly reporting to the Ministry of Defense.
The Territorial Defense Forces will approve a standardized training program, and the centers’ leadership and instructors will primarily be selected from among military veterans. Instructors for national resistance will undergo training and certification at higher education military institutions.
“The preparation of civilians to resist the enemy is an integral component of our defense capability and one of the factors in deterring the enemy. It is also a driving force behind societal resilience and unity,” emphasized Iryna Vereshchuk.