Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The President emphasized that "unity is a great strength" and there should be "a single view of the Ministry of Defense and the army".
After the government's resignation due to the dismissal of Prime Minister Svyrydenko, the future of Defense Minister Fedorov is uncertain. President Zelenskyy has not yet made a decision, and among the possible candidates are Klymenko and Budanov.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on individual heating points for buildings with centralized heat supply. Installation will be carried out at the initiative of owners or local authorities.
Head of Naftogaz Serhiy Koretskyi held a meeting with the "Servant of the People" faction regarding the priorities of the Cabinet of Ministers. Among the key tasks are — support for the people, preparation for the heating season, and strengthening the Defense Forces.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the Order of Europe to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Kyiv. He also signed a decree approving the statute of the new state award.
MP Zheleznyak reported that the package of ministers will be formed by evening, and tomorrow they plan to appoint everyone, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense. The Ministry of Resources will be divided into the Ministry of Economy and Ecology, and the Ministry of Agrarian Policy will also be created.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko analyzed the natal chart of the head of NJSC Naftogaz, Serhiy Koretskyi. She believes that his potential is more suited to the position of prime minister than minister.
The parliament adopted as a basis a bill that strengthens liability for child pornography. The document also decriminalizes adult pornographic content for adults.
Yulia Svyrydenko, dismissed from the post of prime minister, may be appointed head of the OP instead of Kyrylo Budanov. Budanov, in turn, may become the minister of defense.
The parliament supported the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko along with the Cabinet of Ministers with 258 votes. The successor will temporarily be Denys Shmyhal.
The Verkhovna Rada supported a resolution on sanctions against all financial institutions of Russia for a period of 50 years. The document also prohibits operations with virtual assets issued by Russian institutions.
The future prime minister is holding consultations with candidates for ministerial positions. The president will also join the negotiations, which will continue on July 15.
Verkhovna Rada deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak confirmed that Yulia Svyrydenko may refuse the position of ambassador to the United States. She plans to discuss her future with President Zelenskyy this evening.
The parliamentary committee supported Yulia Svyrydenko's statement on resignation from the post of head of government. The vote in the Verkhovna Rada is scheduled for today, where her report will also take place.
Prime Minister Yulia Svryydenko at a committee meeting asked deputies to support her resignation. She explained the decision by a conversation with the President about renewing the government.
Head of the "Servant of the People" faction David Arakhamia reported that the Verkhovna Rada will consider the resignation statement of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko at the next meeting. He thanked Svyrydenko for her work and expressed support for the directions of changing the political strategy announced by the President.
The Verkhovna Rada on July 14 plans to consider the dismissal of Yulia Svyrydenko from the post of Prime Minister. Appointments in the government are expected on Wednesday, an MP reported.
Personnel changes in the Cabinet of Ministers are functional, not political, aimed at strengthening the energy sector and housing and communal services. The expert believes that key appointments are related to preparation for the heating season under wartime conditions.
The government distributed UAH 7. 4 billion to local budgets for school meals. In total, UAH 14.4 billion is allocated for 2026 for free student meals.
The Cabinet of Ministers is considering a phased increase in freight tariffs of Ukrzaliznytsia: by 30% from August 1 and another 15% from January 1. Prime Minister Svyrydenko announced consultations with businesses and possible compensation mechanisms.
Ukrainians will be able to use the accumulated funds under the "National Cashback" program until July 31, 2026. Cashback for April will start being credited from July 3.
The Bureau of Economic Security is investigating criminal proceedings against five Ukrainian airlines over aircraft leasing. Experts warn that treating lease payments as royalties contradicts international law.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 220 million for the needs of the Defense Forces. The funds will go towards training the National Guard, arming the Ministry of Defense, and intelligence.
A petition has been registered on the Cabinet of Ministers website to strengthen criminal liability for killing animals. It proposes imprisonment of up to 15 years for intentional killing of an animal.
The government has approved a mechanism for urgent reparations for victims of sexual violence related to the aggression of the Russian Federation. The one-time payment will be 3,000 euros, and funding will be provided by international partners.
The government has approved a new procedure for licensing defense technologies of the Defense Forces. Military authors will receive at least 25% of the funds from paid licenses.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee recommended adopting draft law No. 15262, which provides for a corporate income tax rate for banks of 50% for 2026-2027. This will be the fourth tax increase for banks.
Farmers can receive up to UAH 1,000 per hectare for the purchase of mineral fertilizers of Ukrainian production. The maximum compensation for land reclamation has been increased to over UAH 30,000 per hectare.
Net donors and beneficiaries criticized the initial EU budget proposal. Germany demands spending cuts, while Spain considers the budget insufficient.
The Ombudsman's Office conducted monitoring after complaints about conditions for the military. They stated that the hospital is operating at a loss due to understated state tariffs.