social aid

Japan grants $1.3 billion to Ukraine for social spending

Ukraine received a nearly $1.3 billion grant from Japan, and the funds have been credited to the general fund of the state budget, Ukraine’s Finance Ministry said on April 1.

2 April, 01:24 AM

Populism or real help? Where Zelenskyy’s new payouts will come from — and how they could affect Ukraine’s economy

Over the past five years, Ukraine has spent more than 40 billion hryvnias ($1.03 billion) on one-time payments to its citizens. Now, the government is promising to revive the so-called “Zelenskyy thousand” program. But where will the money come from — during wartime?

7 November 2025, 11:49 AM

One-time childbirth assistance in Ukraine to rise to ₴50,000 starting Jan. 1, 2026

Ukraine will raise its one-time childbirth payment to ₴50,000 ($1,230) under draft law No. 13532, which the Verkhovna Rada passed in its second reading, the legislature’s website said on Nov. 5.

5 November 2025, 03:35 PM

Svyrydenko outlines three new winter support programs for Ukrainians

A one-time payment of 1,000 hryvnias (about $25) to every citizen living in Ukraine is part of a new winter support package, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko announced in a Telegram post on Nov. 5.

5 November 2025, 12:39 PM

Austria open to new Ukrainian refugees amid rising tensions - Ambassador

Austria is prepared to welcome more refugees should the situation in Ukraine worsen, Austrian Ambassador to Ukraine Arad Benkö said in comments to Suspilne national broadcaster on Nov. 26.

27 November 2024, 07:50 AM

Germany considers discontinuing social assistance to Ukrainian refugees, suggests alternative payment system

Ukrainian refugees may be left without social assistance in Germany, the national tabloid Bild reported on June 17.

17 June 2024, 04:01 PM

Payments for IDPs-2024: Who will be eligible for assistance?

The government is working on expanding the list of categories of IDPs who will receive state aid, according to the Ministry of Reintegration.

18 March 2024, 06:52 PM

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