The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has signed a law that authorizes and regulates the use of medical cannabis for soldiers and civilians affected by the war with Russia.
President Zelenskyy signed this law on February 15, 2024, after the bill was submitted to the Parliament of Ukraine on December 21, 2023 for discussion, considering how Ukraine would start growing cannabis for medical, research and medical use. used in industry.
The Kyiv Independent writes that the use of cannabis in Ukraine is expected to contribute to the treatment of other people with chronic diseases, including cancer, The Parliament of Ukraine announced that this law will come into effect six months after the government published it.