More than 6 million Ukrainians have already received assistance under the Winter ePidtrymka  programme, and payments under the Warm Winter programme have also started this month. This was emphasised by the Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on 24 December

“Christmas holidays are always a time of care and solidarity. It is our duty to take care of people, especially those in difficult circumstances. That is why right now, on the initiative of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, we are implementing a package of winter support programmes for every Ukrainian family,” the Head of Government stressed.

According to him, 10.3 million Ukrainians have already applied for a one-time assistance of UAH 1,000 under the Winter ePidtrymka programme, and more than 6 million have already received this assistance.

In addition, as the Prime Minister stressed, payments under the Warm Winter programme have also started this month.

“The state has allocated UAH 3.8 billion for its implementation. Thus, almost 600,000 Ukrainians will receive an additional UAH 6,500. These are children from IDP families, families with people with disabilities, children from low-income families,” the Head of Government said.

Denys Shmyhal also noted the great demand for the new eKnyha (eBook) programme. More than 30,000 18-year-old Ukrainians have registered for this programme, which is also part of the Winter ePidtrymka.

“All of them will receive UAH 908 from the state to buy Ukrainian books. More than 15 bookstore chains are partners of the programme. This will promote book publishing and spread the culture of reading among young people,” the Prime Minister stressed.