Ukraine Creates New Office to Fix Military Problems, Not Just Handle Complaints

Ukraine appointed Olha Reshetylova in 2023 to lead a new Military Ombudsman office—a watchdog for soldiers' rights. Unlike typical complaint desks, her mandate goes deeper: she investigates why abuses happen across units, then pushes the Defense Ministry to fix systemic problems. She reports publicly to the President and parliament. Military commanders have resisted this oversight so far.