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Putin instructed the regions to consider additional support measures for pregnant wives of SVO participants

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a list of instructions following a meeting of the Council for Demographic and Family Policy, recommended that the executive bodies of the Russian regions consider introducing additional measures of social and psychological support for pregnant wives of SVO participants when the spouse is absent on service. He also instructed them to work on providing housing for families with children in rural areas. No new payments have been approved yet.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Economy

Saudi Arabia introduces support measures ahead of electricity and water tariff increases

Saudi Arabian authorities have announced a package of support measures for the population ahead of changes to electricity and water tariffs scheduled for January 1. King Salman, on the proposal of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, ordered monthly payments of 500 riyals to government employees, military personnel, pensioners and a number of social assistance recipients. Requirements for the minimum wage of Saudis in the private sector are also being raised.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Economy

Sakhalin plans to introduce a payment for women raising children without a second parent starting in 2027

Governor of Sakhalin Oblast Valery Limarenko announced a new support measure within the 'Happy Motherhood' movement: starting in 2027, expectant mothers preparing to raise a child without the participation of a second parent will receive a monthly payment until the child turns three. The benefit is tentatively set at 25% of the average monthly salary in the region.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan proposes paying over 1 million needy families 1 million soums each ahead of the heating season

A draft presidential decree published by the National Agency for Social Protection provides for a one-time payment of 1 million soums in November 2026 to more than 1,017,000 families. It also proposes raising the basic electricity norm for non-gasified areas, expanding compensation for electricity, gas and coal, and introducing new heating and hot water tariffs from 1 November.

Nilufar Karimova
4 min read