Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The Ministry of Education is introducing new rules for university admission in 2026. Motivational letters have been abolished, the number of applications has been limited, and the weight of creative competitions has been changed.
In the village of Uhly, the search for World War II victims has begun for subsequent exhumation. The work is being carried out jointly with Polish specialists with the consent of the Ministry of Culture.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation proposes to restrict military personnel's participation in casinos through data exchange between registers. Game organizers will receive a refusal if matches are found.
Ten higher education institutions are implementing programs on physical accessibility for architects and builders. The course lasts 60 hours and concludes with the issuance of certificates.
The Cabinet of Ministers expanded support for internally displaced persons and extended the payment period to five periods. Children and disabled persons will receive assistance under updated conditions.
In 2026, utility benefits are provided for incomes up to UAH 4660 per person. Child benefits amount to UAH 2100, and discounts on utility services reach 50%.
Steve Witkoff summarized the meeting on a peace agreement and Ukraine's security. The parties discussed humanitarian efforts and a system of security guarantees.
During the evacuation due to a drone attack, conductor Ilona Vovk was killed when she was hit by an oncoming train. A passenger was also injured, and an investigation into the circumstances is currently underway.
The government plans to create 4 GW of distributed generation by the heating season. Preferential loans for the purchase of energy equipment are available to support businesses.
The government will finance the purchase of batteries and generators for elevators and systems in Kyiv's buildings. The Kyiv City State Administration must form a list of objects within 30 days.
Seven employees of Oschadbank were detained in Hungary while transporting gold. One of them was forcibly injected with a drug, which led to hospitalization.
The plan includes the protection of critical infrastructure and 200 MW of generation. Svyrydenko instructed to finalize the document regarding heat supply by April 2026.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funds for preparing energy facilities in frontline regions and Kyiv Oblast for winter. The funding will cover substations and generation systems.
After the launch of the government program, fuel prices rose by several hryvnias per day. The cost of diesel fuel at some gas stations reached almost 88 hryvnias per liter.
Legislative barriers and strict requirements for criminal cases hinder the development of Defence City. Businesses choose Diia.City due to more favorable conditions and lower risks.
Due to poor quality services, consumers were written off UAH 36. 4 million for January. In Kyiv, heating bills were not issued at all for billions of hryvnias.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funds for school safety and vocational education modernization. By the end of the year, 500 educational institutions will receive alternative power sources.
Russian hackers breached the gov. ua server to spread the DarkSword spyware. 270 million Apple devices running iOS 18.4-18.6.2 are at risk.
Ukraine and Moldova are jointly eliminating Dniester pollution with oil products after Russian attacks. The SBU has opened a case, and specialists are conducting constant monitoring.
37 new drug names were added to the reimbursement list in various areas. The dispensing of new drugs by e-prescriptions in pharmacies will begin on March 31.
Yulia Svyrydenko presented a plan for regional energy resilience worth UAH 278 billion. Diplomats are to engage partners for the procurement of equipment and fuel.
The government proposes to increase fines for water pollution and unauthorized water use to 5,100 hryvnias. The bill also expands the list of punishable offenses.
The government expanded the property insurance program against shelling in frontline regions. Businesses will be able to receive up to 3 million in premium compensation.
At the EU summit, they will try to force Hungary to unblock 90 billion euros for Kyiv. Diplomats call Orban's position a crisis of trust and an act of desperation.
The Mykolaiv executive committee is stopping heat supply due to warming weather. Social infrastructure facilities will be able to receive heating upon separate requests from institutions.
Pensioners and vulnerable categories will receive a one-time payment of UAH 1,500. Funds will be automatically credited through banks or Ukrposhta without additional applications.
The government is launching cashback for diesel, gasoline, and autogas through Diia. The maximum payout amount is 1000 hryvnias per month for one user.
Zelenskyy announced joint defense projects with Spain on drones and equipment. Madrid will supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine with shells, radars, and modern weaponry.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a new aid package and joint weapons production. Total support from Spain has already reached 4 billion euros.
The Ministry of Development has started preparing a feasibility study for a new railway line from Kyiv. The project will be part of Ukraine's integration into the EU transport network.