Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal delivered a report today on domestic matters, including financial stability. Starting March 1, Ukraine traditionally adjusts pensions – this year by 11.5%. In total, more than ten million pensioners will receive increased payments in March. I urge everyone in the Pension Fund, regional authorities, and local governments to be as attentive as possible. If our pensioners have any questions about their payments, please assist them, provide clear explanations,

Pope Francis on Thursday morning met with Denys Shmyhal, the Prime Minister of Ukraine. During their meeting in the Vatican, the Holy Father was presented with a ceramic cockerel and a book. The book is composed of photographs illustrating the devastation the war has caused, whilst the cockerel was one of the few items to survive the destruction of the first Russian bombs just over one year ago. The intact cockerel, surrounded by ruins, became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance. The Holy Father pr