Minimum pensions, wages to increase in Ukraine from December 1

From December 1, Ukraine will raise minimum pensions and wages, social policy minister of Ukraine Natalia Korolevska told a briefing, ForUm correspondent reports.

"From December 1, the minimum wage will increase from 1.047 to 1.218 UAH, and the minimum pension - from 894 to 949 UAH. So the minimum pension will increase 55 UAH and minimum wage – by 71 UAH," she said.

The minister also stressed that this increase is very small and does not solve all problems. But despite all the difficulties, the reduction of social benefits and social assistance has not happened.