Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The government made personnel changes in ministries and agencies. In particular, it appointed the State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense and four deputy ministers.
Preferential electricity tariffs for households will not change during the 2026/27 heating season. The basic price is UAH 4.32 per kWh.
Lithuania has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028. Those liable for military service must confirm that they left the country legally or provide grounds for doing so.
5,236 amendments were submitted to the 2027 State Budget draft — 1. 5 times more than last year. Two-thirds were called legislative spam.
At the October 6 Staff meeting, electronic warfare, Russia’s technological priorities, and the supply of components for weapons were discussed. New sanctions and drones are being prepared.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
The government will reallocate over UAH 50 billion from the reserve for payments to military personnel and their families. The funds are promised to be paid on time and in full.
In 2026, the construction and reconstruction of 113 shelters was funded, with 33 already completed. At the same time, 1,349 schools are operating remotely.
October 1 brings together the Feast of the Intercession, Defenders of Ukraine Day, and Cossacks’ Day. The date symbolically unites faith, Cossack heritage, and remembrance.
The Cabinet of Ministers has postponed non-priority expenditures and is awaiting funds from partners. Of the 42 government decisions, 17 have been implemented; the rest are promised to be completed by October 15.
September brought diplomatic initiatives, strikes on energy infrastructure, and budget decisions. In October, new rules, negotiations, and events are expected.
Russia attacked energy infrastructure and other civilian facilities in 11 regions of Ukraine. The government is awaiting an assessment of the damage and the timeframe for restoration.
Communities appointed 1,300 accessibility officers and expanded accessible routes. Prosthetics conditions were adapted for complex amputations.
The funds will be directed to backup environments, cloud infrastructure, and equipment. This is intended to speed up the restoration of systems after attacks.
The government will allocate funds to defense, pensions, social benefits, and salaries for public-sector employees. Non-priority construction and improvements will be temporarily postponed.
The status does not provide for an automatic monthly payment. It provides educational, social and rehabilitation guarantees, while communities may add assistance.
Preferential gas prices for households and heat suppliers will remain unchanged until March 31, 2027. The government is preparing a new tariff policy.
The funds were received by the state budget as part of the World Bank’s THRIVE project. They will be allocated to medical guarantees and strengthening the NHSU.
Prosthetics under the state program remains free of charge, and the time required to receive a prosthesis is up to 90 working days. UAH 385 million will be allocated to barrier-free routes.
The government appointed Yurii Koniushenko First Deputy Head of the State Tax Service and temporarily tasked him with leading the service. His objectives are stable operations and revenue to the budget.
The government has retained the monthly additional payment of UAH 2,600 for 23. 6 thousand teachers in 614 schools. UAH 731.1 million has been reallocated for the payments.
The Ministry of Finance is working on the taxation of lease payments to non-residents for aircraft and helicopters.
The Cabinet of Ministers supported the installation of a monument to Ivan Mazepa on Taras Shevchenko Boulevard. Its design will be selected through an open competition.
The government has expanded support for the defense industry. Enterprises will receive up to UAH 500 million in loans at an annual interest rate of 5–10%.
Sumy region will receive UAH 107 million to restore a facility that provides heat to nearly 160,000 households. Kherson region will receive UAH 50 million for protection of eight facilities.
Ukraine presented the EU with the progress of reforms and the fulfillment of its commitments. There are 114 European integration bills at various stages of consideration in the Verkhovna Rada.
The government will allocate UAH 150 million to restore 11 apartment buildings in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The work is to be completed by the end of the year.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi announced a reduction in vacant positions and an analysis of duplicated functions in government bodies. The digitalization and training of civil servants will also be reviewed.
The government has opened the Bila Tserkva–Sighetu Marmației border crossing in Zakarpattia. It will operate around the clock for vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes.
The signal will last one minute at the red level and 30 seconds at the yellow level. The yellow threat will be announced differentially by district.