Pensions to be suspended from 2026: who is at risk of losing payments.

Changes in Pension Payments in Ukraine

According to TSN.ua: In Ukraine, starting from January 2026, some Ukrainians will temporarily have their pension payments suspended due to non-fulfillment of the Pension Fund's requirements. According to new rules, mandatory identification of pensioners is required by December 31, 2025. This applies to residents of temporarily occupied territories, those who have moved away from there, as well as Ukrainians who have been abroad for more than six months.

Reasons for Pension Suspension

The reasons for pension suspension include:

• moving abroad;
• providing false information;
• absence of account activity for more than six months.

It should be noted that after the resumption of payments, the pensioner will be credited all amounts for the period of suspension.

For those who want to resume receiving their pension, there are several ways to submit an application to the Pension Fund of Ukraine:

• in person at the local PFU office;
• via video conference on the PFU portal;
• online through the electronic services web portal;
• at the embassy or consulate of Ukraine abroad.

These steps will help avoid payment suspension and ensure timely receipt of pension funds.

These legislative changes could significantly impact the financial support of pensioners, especially those living in conditions of uncertainty due to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The importance of timely identification emphasizes the need for active participation of pensioners in the process to avoid payment suspensions. This also reflects the state's efforts to ensure control over payments in the context of a complex socio-economic situation.