The state has allocated UAH 10 billion for the “winter thousand”

UAH 10 billion for the “winter thousand”

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 10 billion for a one-time payment programme called «winter thousand».
This was reported by Minister of Social Policy Oleg Ulyutin during a briefing in Kyiv.

According to him, about 10 million citizens will be able to receive assistance, The company's main target groups include pensioners, low-income families, internally displaced persons and lonely elderly people.

«We want every Ukrainian to have an additional financial resource during the winter period, when heating, energy and medicine costs are rising,» said Ulyutin.

How to get a “winter thousand”

Payments are scheduled to begin in December 2025.
The transfer will be made through The Pension Fund of Ukraine and “Action” - for those who have digital bank accounts.
Citizens who do not use electronic services will receive funds through Oschadbank or post offices.

The Ministry is also preparing information campaign, to explain how to apply for and verify eligibility.

Programme prerequisites

The Winter Thousand initiative is part of the State strategy of social support for the population in times of energy instability and economic difficulties.
This is a continuation of last year's targeted subsidy and compensation programmes that were in place as part of the Energy Saving Plan.