Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed Oleksandr Borniakov as the interim head of the Ministry of Digital Transformation. He replaced Mykhailo Fedorov, who became the head of the Ministry of Defense.
The State Enterprise "Document" has simplified the procedure for simultaneous application for an ID card and a foreign passport. This is available for oneself, as well as for children under 14 years of age.
Expert Serhiy Shabovta believes that the SBU should investigate the actions of former Deputy Head of the State Aviation Service Ihor Zelinsky, who legalized documents of a sanctioned Russian company. This could have brought millions of dollars in revenue to the Russian Federation.
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has arrived in Kyiv for high-level talks. She will meet with the President of Ukraine, the Prime Minister, and the head of the NBU.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy introduced a state of emergency in the energy sector on January 14 and established a headquarters in Kyiv. This signifies a threat to the energy system's operation due to electricity shortages.
President Zelenskyy instructed to increase electricity imports and declare an emergency in the energy sector. The Cabinet of Ministers will simplify the connection of backup energy equipment to the grids.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed to review the curfew rules. It may be lifted in some cities and communities where the security situation allows.
President Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv was unprepared for Russian strikes and severe frosts. He emphasized the need for urgent correction of the situation and decision-making.
President Zelenskyy called for an increase in the number of "Invincibility Points" in Kyiv and a review of their operation. Proposals for education in emergency situations are also expected.
President Zelenskyy has instructed the government to review curfew regulations due to extremely cold weather. In Kyiv, the number of Invincibility Points will be increased, and existing ones will be checked.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has provided a detailed explanation of the structure of monetary allowances for military personnel, which includes basic, additional, and combat payments. One-time and social payments are also provided to support personnel.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stated that Ukraine has established fuel reserves, and operators have increased fuel imports. In Kyiv, retail chains operate on generators, and the State Emergency Service provides residential buildings with generators.
Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii considers NABU's actions against Yulia Tymoshenko to be political persecution aimed at parliament and the state. He links this to criticism of anti-corruption bodies and the work of parliamentary commissions.
The government has a real mechanism to seize $300 billion of Russian assets, but ignores it, - Kulyk.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed Denys Shmyhal as First Vice Prime Minister – Minister of Energy on the second attempt. 248 people's deputies voted for this decision.
Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov announced significant financial and personnel challenges affecting the planning of payments to military personnel. Decisions on increasing payments will be made after analyzing the available capital.
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the Ministry of Health and the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection to control drug prices. Fines are provided for markup violations, and reports will be submitted weekly.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appointed Mykhailo Fedorov as the Minister of Defense. 277 people's deputies voted for the corresponding resolution.
Mykhailo Fedorov, a candidate for the position of Minister of Defense, announced a forthcoming deep audit of the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The audit aims to identify additional opportunities to improve the financial and social welfare of military personnel.
The procedure for appointing Mykhailo Fedorov as Minister of Defense has begun in the Verkhovna Rada. This may take approximately 45 minutes.
Authorities have announced the mandatory evacuation of children from five settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The decision concerns 40 children from 26 families, who will be accommodated in Cherkasy Oblast.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy supported the appointment of Denys Shmyhal as Minister of Energy. He was previously dismissed from the post of Minister of Defense.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed air defense, providing troops with air defense missiles, and expanding the production of interceptors. Funding and contracts have been settled, but there is dissatisfaction with the pace of filling the PURL program.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko instructed to restore normal water supply in Irpin as quickly as possible without schedules. Resources and equipment for backup power supply have already been sent.
The Head of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, Tetiana Berezhnaya, and the Minister of Culture of Cyprus, Vasiliki Kassianidou, discussed the preservation of Ukraine's cultural heritage and the development of cooperation. Cyprus invited Ukraine to a meeting of EU culture ministers in 2026.
The Verkhovna Rada failed to appoint Denys Shmyhal as First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Energy, garnering only 210 votes. He had previously been dismissed from the post of Minister of Defense, and in the summer of 2024, he resigned as Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko submitted a proposal to the Verkhovna Rada to appoint Dmytro Natalukha as head of the State Property Fund. The vote is expected today after the meeting of the Committee on Economic Policy.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security unanimously supported the appointment of Fedorov as Minister of Defense of Ukraine. In addition, the Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services supported the appointment of Denys Shmyhal as Minister of Energy - First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted the candidacy of Mykhailo Fedorov for the post of Minister of Defense to the Verkhovna Rada. Details regarding this proposal are currently being updated.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has published the most popular names for newborns in the second half of 2025. Among girls, Sofia and Eva are leading, and among boys, Artem and Matvii.