Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
Yulia Svyrydenko discussed the implementation of the $8. 1 billion program with the IMF mission. Next week, the Rada will consider amendments to the 2026 state budget.
Kyrylo Budanov discussed structural reforms and financial stability with the IMF mission. Ukraine continues the implementation of the EFF program and the fight against corruption.
Next week, according to preliminary data, the Verkhovna Rada may consider the dismissal of Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi. The agenda includes a personnel issue, but without specific details.
A record 14 million m² of pavement has been repaired on Ukraine's main highways. Moving forward, road crews will focus on logistics routes in frontline areas.
The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted a bill to create an early warning system for new psychotropic substances. The Ministry of Health will be granted the authority to develop substance control regulations.
Over 10,000 religious organizations have been granted critical infrastructure status. Currently, 6,500 clergy members have been deferred from mobilization.
Enterprises can obtain loans at 10% for the construction of gas installations and energy storage systems. Financing of up to 25 million euros is provided for a period of 5 years.
The Prime Minister of Latvia has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to develop a plan to halt exports and imports with the Russian Federation. Exceptions may be possible for pharmaceuticals following the coordination of decisions with the European Union.
The SAPO has issued a new notice of suspicion to Vasyl Lozynskyi regarding procurement at inflated prices. The damages to the state from these actions amount to millions of hryvnias.
Ukraine is changing reservation rules and increasing payments to military personnel. New deadlines for IDPs and the digitalization of employment records are also in effect.
The Government has adopted a resolution to update the powers of the State Labor Service and eliminate duplication of functions. The reform involves digitalization and new control regulations.
The Cabinet of Ministers has added 14 new categories to the international Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation. Applications can be submitted through the state service Diia.
The program was used by 2. 3 million Ukrainians, saving up to 15% on fuel. The funds can be spent on utility bills, medicine, or supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Starting June 2026, the conditions for reserving employees will change based on salary levels. Additionally, a reform of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will launch, featuring increased payments and new contracts.
President Zelenskyy signed decrees on sanctions to synchronize with the EU's 20th package. Control over the implementation of the decisions has been assigned to Rustem Umerov.
The Cabinet of Ministers has stripped the State Labor Service of redundant functions to optimize its operations. The agency will now focus on occupational safety and support for people with disabilities.
The war with Iran has depleted US missile arsenals, and their recovery will take years. The shortage of Patriot and Tomahawk systems will persist until 2031.
Starting July 2026, the addition of 5% bioethanol to gasoline will become mandatory. The Ministry of Economy assures that this will not change prices and does not pose a threat of grain shortages.
To verify the record, archival certificates, orders, or witness testimonies are acceptable. Employment record books must be digitized by June 10, 2026.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will reduce the processing time for issuing passports abroad and implement queuing systems. Minister Sybiha announced the resolution of issues with passport forms and the implementation of rapid delivery.
In April, the average salary in regional state administrations reached 45. 1 thousand hryvnias. The total number of civil servants in Ukraine decreased to 165.8 thousand people.
The World Bank has approved the SPIRIT project for $880 million to reform social protection. The program will cover over one million vulnerable categories of Ukrainian citizens.
22. 1 billion UAH has been allocated for infrastructure protection, with works to be completed by June 1. An additional 3 billion UAH will be directed towards the purchase of 216 new modular boiler houses.
The Saeima of Latvia has approved a new government led by Andris Kulbergs. The coalition includes four parties, replacing the Cabinet of Ministers of Evika Siliņa.
Veterans with visual impairments will receive up to 95,000 hryvnias for adapted equipment. The government also updated the accessibility monitoring system in communities.
Ukrzaliznytsia has equipped trains on routes to Lviv, Rivne, and Khmelnytskyi with air conditioning. More than five additional trainsets will be modernized by the end of the year.
The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified the procedure for transferring captured property and allowed its export for scientific research. State customers will be able to transfer equipment to partners.
The Rada approved in the first reading the introduction of basic social assistance instead of several existing payments. The new type of assistance will depend on the income and property status of the family.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) returned to the Trade Union House after the cancellation of ARMA management. Valuable furniture was found missing from the premises, along with signs of a call center operation.
The government has approved a draft Customs Code based on EU standards for accession to the union. The new rules will simplify logistics and customs procedures for businesses.