President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has unveiled a 10-point Resilience Plan to the Verkhovna Rada, aimed at strengthening the state internally. MPs Yaroslav Zheleznyak and Oleksiy Honcharenko reported on the plan, which involves contributions from human rights activists, media, business leaders, and public figures. The presentation was part of the President’s annual address to parliament.
Key Points of the Resilience Plan
- Unity
Zelenskyy emphasised the importance of national unity, criticising politicians who speculate about elections during wartime. He clarified that elections will only be held after the war ends—first ensuring a fair peace, then fair elections.
- Front
A military ombudsman is to be appointed soon—a figure trusted by the military. Zelenskyy also announced plans to expand the Army+ program to other branches of the Defence Forces, including electronic reporting systems. Additionally, a new military service contract will be introduced for individuals not yet eligible for mobilisation but willing to defend the country.
- Weapons
To address the shortage of artillery, Ukraine will ramp up drone production, targeting at least 30,000 long-range drones next year. The country is also producing enhanced “long Neptunes” cruise missiles, with the first results already achieved. In 2025, Ukraine aims to produce 3,000 cruise missiles and allocate more direct funding for military brigades.
- Money
This point will focus on economic localisation, ensuring funds are spent on Ukrainian-produced goods. The development will be carried out in partnership with businesses.
- Energy
Priority will be given to nuclear energy, though details remain classified.
- Security
This includes both global and local measures, such as securing the state border and installing metal detectors in hospitals and government institutions.
- Communities
Zelenskyy highlighted the need to address the specific challenges faced by frontline territories.
- Human Capital
Plans include introducing multiple citizenship and revamping the diplomatic service to better serve Ukraine’s interests.
- Cultural Sovereignty
A “cultural Ramstein” initiative will be launched to coordinate efforts in protecting and promoting Ukrainian culture.
- The Politics of Heroes
This point focuses on veterans. Key initiatives include integrating veterans into civil service, establishing rehabilitation units in every community by 2025, and introducing 11,000 veteran support specialists next year. Additionally, there are plans to create 80 veteran spaces, provide apartments for veterans, and offer extra payments to family doctors working with veterans.
MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak noted that the plan will be further detailed in December.
Background on the Resilience Plan
On 23 October, BBC Ukraine reported that President Zelenskyy was developing a new internal strategy alongside the Victory Plan presented to Ukraine’s international partners. The following day, Zelenskyy confirmed the initiative, calling it the Resilience Plan.
He invited businesses to contribute to the plan’s economic component and stated that it would address a wide range of issues crucial to defeating Russia and rebuilding the nation.