The draft extended financing program between Ukraine and the IMF provides for a package of changes to strengthen public finances and enhance anti-corruption policy. These innovations will affect tax policy, customs rules, the energy sector, and the state's interaction with business.
A new state support program for veteran IDPs is being launched in Ukraine, allowing them to receive a housing voucher for UAH 2 million through "Diia". The funds can be used to purchase housing, invest in a new building, or arrange a mortgage; applications can be submitted starting December 1.
The Cabinet of Ministers has set a special gas price for cogeneration plants in frontline regions, which will be valid for one year. The government also simplified the procedure for installing distributed generation facilities and resumed the tender for the construction of generating capacity.
The Cabinet of Ministers sent the resolution on 3,000 free kilometers by Ukrzaliznytsia for revision. The final decision is expected soon, said MP Oleksiy Honcharenko. This program is part of the winter support announced by President Zelenskyy.
Lawyers claim that the Ministry of Health should conduct unscheduled inspections of clinics where there is a threat to the life and health of patients, even during wartime. This became relevant after the scandal with the death of a businessman in the Odesa clinic Odrex and numerous complaints about improper medical care.
From January 1, 2026, the Calendar of preventive vaccinations in Ukraine will be updated, covering 11 infectious diseases, including HPV for girls aged 12-13. The changes will affect vaccination schedules against hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, BCG, and a complete transition to inactivated polio vaccine.
The "Servant of the People" faction will hold a meeting today at 7:00 PM with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and government officials. The main topic is the adoption of the State Budget for 2026, as reported by MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak.
On December 4, employers will be able to reserve their employees if the latter have accounting problems, and employees must also be aware of updated medical examinations.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa stated that each combat brigade should receive a predictable number of recruits. This will allow soldiers to know their unit, commander, and team from day one, as well as plan training and rotations.
Oksana Markarova has been appointed presidential adviser on Ukraine's reconstruction and investment attraction. Her work will focus on improving the country's business climate and financial stability.
The Washington Post reports that the US will increase pressure on Zelenskyy next week to advance a deal to end the war with Russia. This comes amid a domestic political crisis in Ukraine, including a corruption scandal and shelling.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the need to change basic documents on Ukraine's defense, including the country's defense plan. He agreed with Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal on preparing detailed proposals for government approval.
Halyna Hryhorenko has been dismissed from the post of First Deputy Minister of Culture of Ukraine at her own request. She thanked the team and partners for a year of work, promising to release details later.
The Cabinet of Ministers updated the Operational Plan for the Implementation of the State Forest Management Strategy until 2035 (for 2025-2027), Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced. The goal is sustainable development of forestry and transparency of the management system based on the European model.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects the Verkhovna Rada to adopt the State Budget for 2026. He also expects the presentation of candidates for the positions of Ministers of Energy and Justice.
Ukraine is introducing an electronic exporter's office within the Unified State Electronic Timber Accounting System. This will allow exporters to verify the origin of timber and confirm its legality for export to the EU.
SE "Forests of Ukraine" is becoming a joint-stock company, Taras Melnychuk announced. This will ensure effective corporate governance and increase competitiveness, without privatization.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need to assess current ministers regarding their compliance with the challenges of the war and the upcoming winter. He also expects candidates for the ministers of energy and justice.
The Ministry of Economy denied information about the curtailment of the "National Cashback" program, promising payments for September on November 29-30. 3.8 million Ukrainians will receive over 598 million hryvnias, which can be spent on utility services, medicines, books, postal services, and charity.
Ukraine is completing the 2025 harvest, having collected 52. 58 million tons of grain crops from 89% of the sown areas. In total, up to 60 million tons of grain and up to 20 million tons of oilseeds are expected.
IDPs from temporarily occupied territories who have a combatant certificate can apply for a housing voucher worth over UAH 2 million as early as next month.
After the war, Ukraine will have about 5-6 million veterans and their family members. The government is developing a veteran policy, integrating it into all spheres of life.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Volodymyr Tolkach from the post of Ukraine's Ambassador to Serbia. Oleksandr Lytvynenko, who previously headed the Foreign Intelligence Service and served as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), has been appointed to this position.
Minister of Youth and Sports Matviy Bidnyi stated that it is too early to talk about the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Winter Olympic Games. He emphasized that war is a crime, and Russian athletes should not be allowed to have an international arena.
The Spanish Supreme Court has detained former transport minister José Luis Ábalos over a corruption scandal. He is suspected of falsifying state contracts for the supply of medical goods during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The HACC Appeals Chamber upheld the legality of seizing almost UAH 3. 3 million of unjustified assets from a Ministry of Justice official for the state budget. This refers to the value of a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue car, registered to his daughter but actually used by the official.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution that allows local authorities and utility companies to officially support mobile communication during blackouts. This will allow communities to connect mobile networks to their generators and provide personnel for their maintenance.
The Committee on State Power Organization recommended that the Verkhovna Rada adopt draft law No. 3195. It obliges ministers to report on their work during the consideration of their resignation.
Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement on a new 4-year support program worth $8. 2 billion. This program will help finance critical expenditures and maintain macro-financial stability.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed cultural observer Bohdana Laiuk as Deputy Minister of Culture. She will be responsible for book publishing, reading, the visibility of Ukrainian literature abroad, and language policy.
