Ukraine Moves Closer to Normalcy
During a board meeting in Borodianka, Ukraine’s Minister of Social Policy, Family, and Unity, Denys Uliutin, announced that communities are gradually returning to normal life as access to pensions and social benefits is restored. The renewed branch of the Pension Fund of Ukraine in Kyiv Oblast, located in Borodianka, resumed operations after the area was liberated in 2022. It is now fully inclusive and equipped with a shelter, allowing staff to serve citizens even during air raid alerts.
Social Services and Resident Support
In the first quarter of 2026, over 15.1 billion hryvnias were paid out to residents of Kyiv Oblast. The branch conducted 233 home visits and more than 4,600 on-site consultations in communities and villages lacking service centers. Nearly 36,000 phone inquiries were handled, and the number of visits to Pension Fund service centers increased compared to 2025.
“When a person regains access to a pension, social assistance, or government services near their home, it means the community is gradually returning to normal life.” — Denys Uliutin
During the event, the minister awarded a Certificate of Honor from the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to Vasyl Fatkhutdinov, head of the Pension Fund in Kyiv Oblast, for his role in restoring social services in the region.
Restoring social services in Ukraine—particularly in Kyiv Oblast—is a crucial step in rebuilding public trust in the state and improving quality of life. Initiatives like making branches inclusive and adding shelters demonstrate the government's readiness to address security challenges while ensuring access to essential services. This progress is expected to positively impact the region’s socioeconomic situation, fostering stability and community development.
The restoration of pension services is not only a vital milestone for communities but also reflects a broader trend of recovery across Ukraine. Similar efforts have been made in other regions, such as the recent resumption of operations at a Pension Fund center in the Kyiv region that was previously destroyed by Russian forces. These developments underscore the government's commitment to rebuilding and enhancing social infrastructure in liberated areas.