Ukraine will pay 6,500 UAH to its citizens rendered jobless by Russian invasion

Thursday, 3 March 2022, 11:22 AM

President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that every Ukrainian citizen from whom Russia has taken away the opportunity to work, will receive 6,500 UAH (equiv. USD 215) without any conditions.

Source: address of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.

Quote: "Our government has already prepared a program of special assistance for all Ukrainians who have lost the opportunity to work. Each will receive 6,500 UAH without any conditions."

"I especially emphasise this for older Ukrainians– despite the war, we ensure full payment of pensions, indexed pensions, as it should be in accordance with the law."

From 1 March, pensions for Ukrainians are indexed by 14%, Zelensky added.

Quote: "The money has already gone to the banks, all payments will be made in full."

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