Populism or necessity: how billions from state budget were spent on Zelenskyy’s programs and initiatives Recently, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a new "winter support package" for Ukrainians. In addition to the already familiar 1,000-hryvnia payment, it includes an unusual new initiative — 3,000 kilometers of free travel on Ukrzaliznytsia trains. The "UZ-3000" program has not yet been launched but has already faced criticism and accusations of populism. 5 399 10 Previously in trend: Free trips on Ukrzaliznytsia