The Verkhovna Rada passed a law on the military ombudsman. The emergence of such an institution is a direct result of the demand of society and the military themselves, who need reliable protection mechanisms. The military ombudsman is already in place, but the law strengthens the importance of this position and provides a more precise list of the official's powers.

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The law provides the military ombudsman with significant powers that allow him to directly influence the situation. It can consider complaints and provide primary legal aid, as well as conduct inspections in military units, educational institutions and even in combat areas.

However, despite all these possibilities, it is important to realize that the Ombudsman is not a full-fledged law enforcement or judicial authority, but only an auxiliary body. Its powers are limited to the preparation of recommendations and analytical conclusions, but not to the adoption of binding decisions.

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