Pensions in Ukraine will increase to 2595 hryvnias: why this will not increase purchasing power

According to the draft state budget for the next year, the minimum pension will be increased by 9.4% compared to the current 2361 hryvnias. The lawyer emphasized that this technical increase corresponds to the inflation level for the year 2025.

'Due to inflation, i.e., how much the national currency has depreciated, the minimum pension has increased accordingly. In reality, purchasing power has not changed. At least it has remained the same,' - explained Dmytro Korsun.

The expert clarified that the established amount does not take into account the possible inflation during the year 2026. At the same time, the maximum pension payments will rise to 25,950 hryvnias.

Indexation of military pensions

Regarding military pensions, their indexation is planned for March 2026. The purpose of the procedure is to support the purchasing power of already accrued payments. The specific percentage of indexation will be determined later after calculating the inflation level and publishing the relevant resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers in February. The lawyer suggested that the figure could approach last year's level of 11.5%.

'Absolutely definitely and without appeal. This decision of the Cabinet, this resolution of the Cabinet will be challenged in court. This is for sure,' - stated the lawyer.

He reminded that the previous similar resolution has already been recognized as unlawful in lower courts, although the case is still being considered in the Supreme Court. Lawyers are preparing to challenge new restrictive norms that are likely to appear at the beginning of next year.

The Government of Ukraine plans to increase the minimum pension by 9.4% in 2026, raise maximum pension payments, and index military pensions in March of the same year. These measures aim to support the purchasing power of citizens, although some experts express doubts about the preservation of real purchasing power after the increase in the amount of payments.