Ukraine has begun preparing a comprehensive law to establish special legal status and operational rules for regions along the frontline. The initiative aims to strengthen the protection of civilians living in heavily attacked settlements.
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Presidential Office, announced on Friday that following a high-level coordination meeting involving relevant ministries and parliamentarians, a new interagency working group has been formed. This group will immediately start working on a draft law to regulate the frontline regions within a unified framework.
Budanov stated that more than 6 million people live across 10 regions along the conflict line. According to him, despite daily attacks and significant damage to infrastructure, these people prefer to remain in the country, live in their communities, and continue working.
He emphasized that temporary solutions are no longer sufficient for the frontline regions. He highlighted the need for better protection of energy infrastructure, fairer support for internally displaced persons, and guarantees for doctors, teachers, and municipal workers operating under bombardment.
The law to be prepared aims to maximize state support in areas close to the frontline. Budanov also stressed that residents in these areas must receive the highest level of protection from the state.
This initiative coincides with the government launching a separate recovery program for businesses damaged by Russian attacks. Under this program, companies will be offered loans with an interest rate of 0.1% for the first two years.
The new regulation is seen as a sign of the search for not only emergency aid but also a more permanent legal framework for frontline cities and towns amid the prolonged war. The government's simultaneous recovery steps aim to alleviate the economic burden of the war on both civilians and businesses.
