On July 23rd, Ukraine's Minister for Veterans Affairs, Natalia Kalmykova, made an official visit to Odessa. 

The visit's agenda included a series of significant meetings, as well as an exploration of the infrastructure designed to support Ukrainian defenders. 

Minister Kalmykova placed special emphasis on visiting the unique «Veteran Hub», an initiative by the city government aimed at providing comprehensive assistance to veterans. 

She engaged in discussions with veterans and outlined the key areas for future collaboration with local authorities.