Retirement age
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.
During the first four months of 2026, local budgets received UAH 15. 8 billion in land tax. The highest amounts were paid in the Dnipropetrovsk region and Kyiv.
Yuliia Svyrydenko announced the "Experience Matters" program to return specialists aged 50+ to the labor market. The project includes training and internships within companies.
In 2026, Ukrainians will be able to purchase service credit for their pension at a rate of 22. 8 thousand hryvnias per year. Purchasing for past periods will cost twice as much due to a special coefficient.
A native of Latvia defrauded Kyiv residents of 3 million UAH under the pretext of an SBU audit regarding the purchase of dietary supplements. The organizer of the scheme has already been notified of suspicion.
Oleksiy Hetman proposes lowering the mobilization age to 21. The expert also calls for restricting the departure of young people abroad in order to preserve the country's demographics.
Economists advise Ukrainians to save for retirement independently due to risks in the state system. Available options include deposits, real estate, and private pension funds.
Ukraine provides social protection for liquidators and those affected by the Chornobyl accident. However, the system needs updating.
Ukrainians can find out about their insurance record through the PFU portal, the Diia application, or at the fund's branches. To receive a pension at 60, 30 years of service are required.
Eurostat predicts a decrease in the EU population to 398. 8 million. The share of people over 80 will increase from 6% to 16% due to an aging population.
In January-March 2026, the state fully funded social expenditures. The largest share of funds was directed to pensions and support for internally displaced persons.
Ukrainians can buy seniority through a one-time payment or monthly contributions by contacting the tax office. The minimum monthly payment is 1902 hryvnias.
Ukraine has over 10 million pensioners with an average payment of 7,236 hryvnias. Working pensioners receive an average of 7,904 hryvnias per month.
Starting April 15, a hub for consultations on returning to Ukraine and social services will open in Berlin. The center will offer educational activities and assistance from the Pension Fund of Ukraine.