Government allocates 11.2 billion for critical infrastructure protection
Kyiv • UNN
The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate funds to strengthen the protection of critical facilities in ten regions. Preferential loans for energy independence at 7% are being prepared for businesses.
The Cabinet of Ministers has identified 210 critical infrastructure facilities in ten regions of Ukraine, where work to strengthen protection will begin in the coming days. The government plans to allocate UAH 11.2 billion for these needs. This was reported by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, UNN reports.
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According to her, this will allow the processes of building new protection to be launched as soon as possible.
We have coordinated work priorities with international partners to attract additional funding for the implementation of resilience plans and strengthening the protection of energy infrastructure. We are completing work on deregulation solutions and additional business support
She added that the Cabinet of Ministers is developing an affordable lending program for businesses for energy independence with a fixed rate of 7% per annum for the entire term of the agreement.
"Within the framework of the "5-7-9%" program for frontline areas, we are extending the loan terms until the end of 2027," the head of government summarized.
Recall
Last week, the Cabinet of Ministers decided to allocate UAH 1.5 billion in subventions to improve living conditions for IDPs.