Starting June 1, a number of changes and important deadlines in the social, economic, educational, and military spheres come into effect in Ukraine.
These concern IDP payments, the digitalization of labor books, state programs, military deferment (reservations), the NMT (National Multi-Subject Test), the end of the school year, and energy support for businesses, UNN reports.
Changes in employee reservation rules
In June, approaches to reserving conscripted employees at critically important enterprises are changing. The government has updated the criteria intended to make the mechanism more transparent and reduce the risk of formal use of criticality status.
A key change concerns the average salary level. To confirm the status of a critically important enterprise and reserve employees, it must be at least three minimum salaries — 25,941 UAH. For enterprises in frontline territories, a lower threshold remains — 2.5 minimum salaries, or 21,618 UAH.
Also, reserved employees and part-time workers should be counted in the reservation quota only once. Ministries and regional military administrations must review their own criteria, and enterprises must confirm compliance with the updated requirements within the specified deadlines.
Salary increases for the military
The first stage of the review of military financial support starts at the beginning of the month. This is not about a one-time payment increase for everyone, but about launching a new model that the government and the Ministry of Defense must detail.
According to preliminary parameters, the minimum support for military personnel in rear positions is planned to be increased to 30,000 UAH. For military personnel performing combat missions, payments should be significantly higher. Special conditions for infantry and units on the front line are being discussed separately: depending on the tasks, the amounts could range from 250,000 to 400,000 UAH per month.
At the same time, final payments will depend on regulatory decisions, command orders, and the actual participation of military personnel in combat missions.
Transformation of military service conditions
In June, the launch of the first elements of a comprehensive transformation of recruitment and service conditions in the Defense Forces begins. This involves a new contract model, clearer terms of service, and approaches to rotations.
The Ministry of Defense reported that it is preparing a decision on a fair payment model, new contracts, and clearer rules for serving. Separately, special contracts were announced for infantry and military personnel performing tasks on the front line.
In other words, Ukrainian defenders will have the opportunity to be discharged from service in stages.
Updates in the Reserve+ app
The Reserve+ app plans to strengthen its recruiting function: users will be offered vacancies in the Defense Forces taking into account their civilian profession, experience, and skills.
Thus, mass notification will be replaced by a more targeted and personalized selection of specialists for the military. Data from state registers, including the Pension Fund, will be used to personalize the profile.
Note that the AFU currently needs drivers, signalmen, medics, and IT specialists.
At the same time, the final mechanism of the new function has not yet been detailed. The question remains open as to how the system will account for sole proprietors (FOPs), freelancers, and people with informal experience.
It is also currently unknown whether such offers will be purely advisory in nature or linked to mobilization procedures.
Reserve+ launches electronic queue for conscripts and reservists to TCC and SP09.03.26, 19:32
Deadline for IDP payments
June 1 is the deadline for submitting applications for assistance for IDP children. Primarily, this concerns children among IDPs who can receive assistance regardless of their parents' income.
If the application is submitted by June 1, 2026, the payment will be calculated from February 1, 2026. After this date, assistance will be assigned from the month of application.
The updated mechanism also applies to incapacitated displaced persons who could previously have had their payments terminated due to the property criterion. Provided they apply by June 1, assistance for such people can be calculated from January 1, 2026. Applications can be submitted through Pension Fund service centers, the PFU web portal, by mail, Administrative Service Centers (CNAPs), or authorized local government officials.
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What pensions will be like in June 2026
No separate large-scale increase in pensions is planned specifically from June 1. At the same time, in June, some pensioners may receive payments taking into account decisions already made, including the automatic recalculation for those of retirement age who are still working.
Age-related supplements for pensioners over 70 also remain. That is, this is not about a new indexation for everyone, but about existing support mechanisms for specific categories.
Utility tariffs
New electricity tariffs for the population do not come into effect in Ukraine from June 1. The current price for household consumers remains at 4.32 UAH per kWh. The government has extended its validity until October 31, 2026.
The cost of gas for most household consumers also remains stable. For Naftogaz customers under the "Fixed" tariff plan, the price is 7.96 UAH per cubic meter including VAT. This tariff is valid from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
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Completion of the government program "Fuel Cashback"
May 31 was the last day Ukrainians could take advantage of the Cabinet of Ministers' "Fuel Cashback" program. Cash compensation for the purchase of gasoline and diesel at gas stations was received by 2.3 million drivers. This allowed people to save from 5% to 15% depending on the type of fuel. According to the head of the government Yulia Svyrydenko, 91% of the users of this program are owners of economy-class cars with small engine displacement.
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Important dates in the state programs "National Cashback" and "Screening 40+"
Accumulated "National Cashback" must be used by June 30. After this date, unused funds must return to the state budget. Cashback can be spent on utility services, medicine, medical products, books, postal services, Ukrainian goods, charity, and donations to the AFU.
Changes also apply to the "Health Screening 40+" program. After the funds are credited, a person must undergo an examination within two months. If the money is not used during this time, it will return to the state budget. Those who received funds before May 1, 2026, can use them until June 30.
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Loans for energy generation for business
A program to support energy resilience for entrepreneurs starts in June. It provides accessible loans for large and medium-sized businesses for the construction or development of their own generation, including gas units, biogas facilities, and energy storage systems.
Businesses will be able to attract financing in Hryvnia equivalent from 1 to 25 million Euros for a term of up to five years. For enterprises in frontline territories, the minimum loan amount is lower — from 500,000 Euros. The effective rate is expected to be around 10%, and the difference between the market and preferential rates will be compensated by the state.
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Digitalization of labor books
The transition period for the digitalization of labor books lasts until June 10, 2026. By this date, employers and employees must submit scanned copies of documents on labor activity for entry into the electronic register.
Digitalization is necessary so that information about seniority is available in the Pension Fund system. This should simplify the assignment of pensions, verification of insurance seniority, and reduce risks in case of loss of paper documents.
After June 10, the paper labor book does not lose its validity, and insurance seniority does not disappear automatically. However, people are advised not to delay submitting documents, as it is better to identify errors in records or the absence of information about insurance seniority in advance.
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National Multi-Subject Test (NMT) session
The main session of NMT-2026 lasts from May 20 to June 25. Official results of the main session should be posted in the participants' personal accounts by July 3.
An additional NMT session is scheduled for July 17 – 24, and its results should be announced by July 29.