A decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin establishes a one time payment to families with children harmed by the conflict actions in Ukraine. The decree text was published in the official gazette portal of legal information and lays out the financial support for those affected by the war zones.
Under the decree, a lump sum of 100 thousand rubles will be provided to Russian families whose children sustained injuries in the districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics as well as in the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions and other border areas of Russia. The payment is aimed at easing the burden on families whose children were directly harmed by hostilities in the cross border areas and surrounding territories. The disbursement plan reflects the government focus on targeted social assistance for households affected by security operations.
Disbursements are scheduled to begin January 1 2024. The aid can be received by the parent or guardian of a minor, or by the child if she or he has reached 18 years of age at the time the payment is calculated. The rule ensures that the parent or eligible beneficiary can act on behalf of the child for the benefit, and it aligns with common social support practices in response to wartime injuries. [Source: Official Gazette]
In a related development the Federation Council indicated it plans to review measures in January 2024 that would extend equal rights to all participants in what Moscow describes as a special military operation in Ukraine. The discussion signals potential steps toward broader recognition and benefits for families and individuals connected to the operation, reflecting ongoing parliamentary examinations of eligibility and compensation schemes. [Source: Legislative announcements]
Earlier reports noted that the authorities in the Samara region have committed support for the mother of a participant in the special operation who appealed to President Putin. The gesture illustrates regional efforts to coordinate with national policies on aid for families connected to the operation and to provide practical assistance in navigating the new support mechanisms. [Source: Regional statements]