Ukrposhta

The government has allocated 5 billion UAH from the reserve fund for the "Winter eSupport" program. The payment mechanism for people over 60 and persons with disabilities through Ukrposhta has also been improved.

The Ukrposhta branch in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, will close by January 15, and the town will be without electricity and gas. There are still 7,200 residents in the town, with several shops and health centers operating.

In Pokrovsk, shelling has intensified, the city has been left without electricity, gas and water. Of the 7,200 residents remaining, evacuation to the Ivano-Frankivsk region is ongoing.

“Ukrposhta plans to install the first post offices in Kyiv and Odesa in the first quarter of 2025. The company is also preparing a new mobile app, next-day delivery, and an international sorting center.

“Ukrposhta plans to issue new stamps dedicated to Mariupol and the Armed Forces, despite declining demand. The last successful one was a stamp in honor of Usyk's victory over Fury, issued in December.

More than 1. 2 million Ukrainians received Winter eSupport through Ukrposhta worth more than UAH 900 million. About UAH 800 million was spent on utilities, the rest on goods made by Ukrainian producers and periodicals.

Starting from January 1, 2025, Ukrposhta will change the price of postage stamps, stamped envelopes with letter values and “Vlasna Marka” products. The changes are related to the increase in the cost of mailing services.

Ukrposhta has presented the final stamp issue of the year, the five-stamp New Joy Has Come. The issue was created based on a carving by artist Natalia Aksenenko and is dedicated to Ukrainian Christmas traditions.

Starting January 1, 2025, Ukrposhta will switch to pricing parcels solely by volume, abandoning weight. The new system will include 8 tariff rates, keeping the lowest tariff unchanged.

Ukrposhta presented a new stamp “Usyk - The world loves the strong” after the boxer's victory over Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian champion retained all his titles in the heavyweight division and surpassed the Briton in the number of accurate punches.

More than 9 million people, including 2 million children, have applied for Winter eHelp. Most of the funds are spent on utilities, internet and charity for the Armed Forces.

The Russian military attacked a Ukrposhta vehicle with an FPV drone in the Kutsurubska community. The driver was injured and is in serious condition in hospital.

The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution to expand the Affordable Medicines program to all pharmacies in Ukraine. Ukrainians will be able to get almost 600 medical devices and medicines for free or with a small surcharge.

The Ministry of Health has launched the Ukrposhta. Pharmacy” service for free delivery of medicines to remote areas. 10 thousand over-the-counter medicines and medicines under the “Affordable Medicines” program are available.

On December 16, a new postage stamp “Usyk. The world loves the strong”. All proceeds from the sale will go to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the Usyk Foundation.

The Ministry of Health will expand the Affordable Medicines Program in 2025, adding more than 30 new drugs and increasing the budget to UAH 6. 6 billion. for the first time, the program will include medicines for children and new forms of medicines.

The ministry is developing a new approach that will allow women to choose their own period of parental leave. It is also planned to expand the "municipal nanny" program and introduce systematic support for families.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official Hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 5975/USD., which is 7 kopecks stronger. The euro exchange rate is set at UAH 43.81/euro.

Ukrposhta will automatically pay UAH 1,000 to recipients of pensions and subsidies under the Winter support program. More than 5 million applications have already been submitted through Diya, and the Affordable Medicines Program will expand from 2025.

Almost 5 million Ukrainians have applied for the winter payment of ePayments. Thanks to Ukrposhta, an additional 2 million pensioners and social welfare recipients will be able to receive UAH 1,000.

The Cabinet of ministers appointed Igor Smelyansky as the Government Commissioner for Customs Reform. He will coordinate Customs Reform and lead an interdepartmental working group with a wide range of tasks.

The Cabinet of ministers is preparing the largest expansion of the Affordable Medicines Program, which already covers more than 500 drugs. For remote and frontline territories, a "mobile pharmacy" and delivery via Ukrposhta were launched.

Having received a payment of 1000 UAH under the program "Winter support" in Ukrposhta, it can only be spent on goods of this institution. The program will run from December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.

Law enforcement officers detained a group of five people who committed arson attacks on locomotives and infrastructure in two regions of Ukraine. Among the detainees are three minors, all face life in prison.

During the first day of the Winter support program, more than 2. 5 million applications for receiving UAH 1,000 of assistance were received. The majority of applicants are women (64%), and 551 thousand applications for payments to children were also submitted.

Ukraine has launched the program " Winter support "with the payment of 1000 UAH through"action". The program will be valid from December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025, and funds can be spent on utilities, medicine, and other needs.

From December 1, Diya will launch the "Winter support" service with the payment of 1000 UAH for Ukrainians. Funds can be obtained through the app, partner banks or Ukrposhta.

An FSB agent group of three local residents who were planning terrorist attacks in different regions of Ukraine was exposed in Odesa. One of them managed to carry out an explosion in Kyiv, after which all participants were detained.

The National Bank of Ukraine has presented a commemorative 5-hryvnia coin to mark the centenary of Ukrainian Radio. The coin is made of nickel silver with a mintage of 50,000 pieces and will be available for purchase starting November 26, 2024.

The Ministry of Social Policy is preparing a draft law on basic social assistance in the amount of UAH 4,500 for low-income families. The amount of the payment will depend on the number of family members and their social status.