Conditions for Continuing Pension Payments in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Pension Fund has announced the terms under which pension payments will continue for individuals who have completed identification but have not yet reported that they are not receiving payments from the Russian Federation. A final deadline for submitting this notification and continuing payments has been established.
Under the new rules, individuals who underwent physical identification between January 1, 2025, and February 1, 2026, will continue to receive payments until they formally notify authorities that they are not receiving a Russian pension. However, these payments cannot extend beyond April 1, 2026. These conditions were defined by a Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers resolution dated February 3, 2026, No. 126.
Obligation to Report Unreceived Payments
The requirement to report the non-receipt of payments from Russia is regulated by paragraph 144 of the Final Provisions of Ukraine's Law 'On Mandatory State Pension Insurance' and Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 299. The rules clarify that individuals residing in temporarily occupied territories, or who have left them for Ukrainian-controlled territory or abroad, can inform the Ukrainian Pension Fund about not receiving a pension and/or insurance payments from Russia.
These measures are designed to ensure proper financial support for citizens who are not receiving their Russian pensions and to encourage them to formally notify social protection authorities. This policy reflects the complex challenges of administering social benefits in a conflict environment. Setting deadlines for applications aims to prompt action from individuals in difficult circumstances and help the state better manage pension distribution amidst ongoing war and social upheaval.