Changes since September: mobilization, payments, and the dollar exchange rate
From September 1, 2025, significant changes are expected in Ukraine regarding mobilization, education, teacher salaries, and the economic situation, including the dollar exchange rate and food prices.
The new school year will begin on September 1 and will last until June 30, but schools will have the opportunity to determine the dates of the end of studies themselves. The Ministry of Education has introduced a more flexible approach: the last bell may ring on different days, depending on the specific school, whether in May or June. Other formats of education are also possible, such as consultations and excursions.
From September, additional payments will be increased for participants in the educational process: the amount will double and will amount to 2,600 hryvnias, of which the teacher will receive at least 2,000 hryvnias in his hands, and with additional teaching hours, this amount will be even greater, according to Deputy Minister of Education and Science Andriy Stashkiv.
Changes will also take place on the military front. According to Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, all employees of territorial procurement centers must wear body cameras to ensure transparency of work and protect the rights of all participants.
In addition, basic military training will be introduced for students. Boys aged 18 to 25 are required to undergo training, while girls will have the option to participate voluntarily. The program will include 90 hours of theoretical classes and 210 hours of practical training at the training centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The financial situation also remains under control. According to Hanna Zolotko, Director of the Treasury Operations Department of Unex Bank, the hryvnia exchange rate in August was maintained at 41.20–41.50 UAH/$, and the cash dollar exceeded 42 hryvnia. In September, stability is planned to be maintained thanks to the NBU’s reserves, which amount to $43 billion. However, threats associated with the war and a decrease in international aid remain relevant.
Product prices depend on the harvest. The Executive Director of the Economic Discussion Club, Oleg Pendzin, noted that in 2024, an average increase in the cost of the food basket by 22% was recorded, with inflation at 14%, and September prices depend even more on the harvest. In particular, the cost of meat and milk is linked to the prices of compound feed, which, in turn, depend on the corn harvest. Price forecasts range from optimistic to cautious.
We also recall that alternatives were proposed for those who do not want to serve in a “zero” position, and instructions are available for joining the Armed Forces of Ukraine without the intervention of the CCK.
