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Marine Le Pen launched her campaign, promising a tougher migration policy and a crackdown on crime. She is supported by 32–33.5% of voters.
Tensions in relationships, finances, and society are forecast for October 19–25. The astrologer advises checking documents and postponing risky decisions.
The Russian Federation plans to use pension savings to finance businesses through special funds. Russia’s economy has almost stopped growing.
Bill No. 10147 was supported by 246 lawmakers. It introduces European rules for managing occupational risks and recording incidents.
The 2027 Budget includes more than UAH 1. 5 trillion in external loans without identified creditors. The Accounting Chamber considers the forecast overly optimistic.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
The funds were received by the state budget as part of the World Bank’s THRIVE project. They will be allocated to medical guarantees and strengthening the NHSU.
Ukraine received $841 million from the World Bank under guarantees from Canada. The funds will be used to reimburse budget expenditures on pensions.
The number of children under five in Russia has fallen to 6. 5 million, while the number of people aged over 65 has risen to 23.7 million. Intelligence services forecast a shortage of young professionals.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
Due to the acute shortage of "air-to-air" missiles, Ukrainian F-16s sometimes rely solely on guns. Weapons supplies are being rationed.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
Starting in 2027, assistance for children with disabilities will amount to at least 8,000 hryvnias, while higher payments will reach 16,000 hryvnias. Applications for the "Schoolchild’s Package" are accepted until November 1, 2026.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
Pensioners with at least 35 years of service for women and 40 years for men can obtain labor veteran status. To apply, one must contact the social protection authorities or an Administrative Services Center.
In 2027, women will need at least 34 years of insurance record to retire at age 60. The required length of service increases every year and will reach 35 years by 2028.
Ukraine has begun accepting applications for a one-time payment of 5,000 hryvnias under the "Schoolchild's Package" program for children entering first grade in 2026–2027. Applications are accepted through Diia or at the Pension Fund until November 1, 2026.
France, Italy, Spain and other EU countries opposed the European Commission's proposal to link payments from the 2028-2034 budget to the implementation of reforms. Critics fear payment delays and increased influence from Brussels.
Since the beginning of 2026, the number of pensioners in Ukraine has decreased by 190. 5 thousand. The average pension is 7,273 hryvnias, and a quarter of pensioners receive about 3.5 thousand hryvnias.
In Russia, 16. 4 million people (20% of workers) are self-employed, indicating a failure of voluntary payment of contributions to the social fund. In the first quarter, only 9% of the annual plan was received.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.
At the latest G7 summit, Macron is promoting the idea of Europe's strategic autonomy. However, the real results of his vision remain limited.
The digitization of labor books will continue after June 10, 2026, without any loss of service record. Paper documents remain valid for pension calculation purposes.
Scammers created a fake Diia website to steal data through a fraudulent application. The official service team has already blocked this malicious resource.
The government presented a reform concept where the pension will consist of base and insurance components. It is planned to reduce the gap between payments by this autumn.
Ukraine is changing reservation rules and increasing payments to military personnel. New deadlines for IDPs and the digitalization of employment records are also in effect.
To verify the record, archival certificates, orders, or witness testimonies are acceptable. Employment record books must be digitized by June 10, 2026.
1. 2 thousand people and 1.3 thousand vacancies have joined the "Experience Matters" program. 59 specialists have already been employed, and 124 are undergoing internships.
The IMF forecasts EU public debt to rise to 130% of GDP due to defense and energy spending. Governments are urged to implement urgent reforms and fiscal consolidation.