12 November 2026, 13:56
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Draft Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine “On the Appeal by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to the Parliaments and Governments of Foreign Countries, International Organizations, and International Parliamentary Assemblies on Joining the Civil Protection Shelter Coalition to Support the Development of the Infrastructure of the Stock of Civil Protection Protective Structures in Ukraine” (Reg. No. 15453).
First and foremost, the Appeal emphasizes the need to strengthen the protection of the civilian population of Ukraine amid the ongoing armed aggression of the russian federation and systematic attacks on civilian infrastructure. It states that the development of a modern, accessible, and safe network of civil protection protective structures is an essential component of protecting the life and health of citizens, alongside strengthening air defense capabilities.
The Appeal highlights the important role of the Civil Protection Shelter Coalition for Ukraine, launched in 2025, whose primary goal is to support the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of the Stock of Civil Protection Protective Structures for the Period up to 2034.
The Coalition’s activities include constructing new shelters, modernizing existing protective structures, mobilizing international support, and introducing modern safety approaches and standards.
The Appeal calls upon the parliaments and governments of foreign states, international organizations, and international parliamentary assemblies to join the Civil Protection Shelter Coalition for Ukraine as a long-term international mechanism for consolidating efforts to protect the civilian population from the consequences of russian armed aggression.
Particular attention in the Appeal is given to the need to mobilize international financial, technical, engineering, technological, and scientific-expert support for the construction, reconstruction, modernization, and equipping of civil protection protective structures.
The Verkhovna Rada calls for strengthening international coordination in this area, facilitating the implementation of joint projects, exchanging best practices, and developing partnerships.
The expansion of the Coalition is expected to contribute to the development of a modern and high-tech civil protection system in Ukraine, strengthen the resilience of Ukrainian society, and minimize civilian casualties resulting from russian attacks.