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2026 subsidies may be scrapped due to debts: who is affected
In 2026, housing benefits may not be granted or renewed for households with outstanding utility bills. The key threshold is arrears of more than three months, provided the amount exceeds 680 UAH.
Ukrainian and Latvian law enforcement agencies have uncovered a fraudulent call centre that was arranging loans for Latvian citizens
Law enforcement agencies in Ukraine and Latvia have uncovered an organised criminal group whose members gained access to the victims’ bank accounts and took out loans in their names under the pretext of recovering lost investments. It has been provisionally established that the losses amount to at least 4 million hryvnias.
Romania closes Russian consulate following drone strike on Galați
Romania is to close the Russian Consulate General in Constanța and expel the Russian consul following a drone strike on a residential building in Galați. President Nicușor Dan has stated that Russia bears full responsibility for the incident.
Women’s pensions in 2027: what mistake could cost you your pensionable service
In 2027, women in Ukraine will be able to retire at the age of 60 only if they have at least 34 years of insurance contributions. If they have fewer years of contributions, the retirement age may be raised to 63 or 65.
Reconstruction of housing in occupied territories: how they plan to change the compensation scheme
A proposal has been put forward in the Verkhovna Rada to amend the rules governing compensation for destroyed housing in the temporarily occupied territories. Bill No. 13136 is intended to allow the destruction of housing to be recorded remotely and for e-Restoration certificates to be issued without commissions having to physically access the properties.
Zelenskyy launches a competition for the National Securities and Stock Market Commission: who has been appointed to the commission
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has established a selection committee to shortlist candidates for membership of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission. This is the first such selection process since the new rules governing the appointment of NSSMC members came into force.
Air defence supplies must be increased tenfold: Ukraine has appealed to its partners at the UN
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Andriy Melnyk, stated that the supply of air defence systems to our country needs to be increased tenfold. He called on European and American partners to ensure this happens.
Bread prices in Ukraine could rise by 25%, and some food items by as much as 50%: the reasons explained
In 2026, the price of bread in Ukraine could rise by 25%. The main factor affecting the price is not the cost of grain, but production costs. Furthermore, prices for certain categories of food products could rise by up to 50%.
Lech Wałęsa took down the Ukrainian flag in response to Zelenskyy’s decision regarding the UPA
Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa has stated that he removed the Ukrainian flag from his chest following Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to award the Special Operations Forces unit the honorary title ‘of the Heroes of the UPA’. Wałęsa emphasised that he would continue to support the Ukrainian people in their struggle against Russia, but refused to support the President of Ukraine.
The Main Intelligence Directorate has claimed to have established fire control over the land corridor between Crimea and the Donetsk region
Operators of unmanned aerial vehicles from the Main Intelligence Directorate continue to strike at Russian military equipment and logistics in the temporarily occupied territories. Sections of the route between Dzhankoy, Melitopol and Berdyansk are under fire control.
UNICEF is providing 6,500 UAH per family: who is eligible for the new financial assistance and how to apply
The United Nations Children’s Fund has announced a new round of financial support for Ukrainian families. The sum of 6,500 hryvnias per family will provide significant relief for those who need it most. However, not everyone will be eligible to receive the funds — there are clear selection criteria. Here’s who is eligible for the new financial assistance and how to apply for it.
Winter under fire: the government steps up protection of the energy sector and heating
The government is continuing to prepare the regions for the coming heating season. The main focus is on protecting critical infrastructure, installing modular boiler houses, and launching distributed generation and backup power supplies for heating and water supply facilities. Source quote