How to obtain the status of a person with a war-related disability
Authors: Andriy Klymosyuk, Oksana Huzii, Bohdan Karnaukh
Publisher: Analytical Centre "Institute of Legislative Ideas". All rights reserved.
The document was prepared with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation. The material reflects the position of the authors and does not necessarily coincide with the position of the International Renaissance Foundation.
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