Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The president called on the government, the Verkhovna Rada and veterans to prepare proposals on a Veterans’ Code and the digitalization of services. The Ministry of Veterans Affairs identified five priorities for 2026–2027.
The Cabinet of Ministers must hold an open competition for designs for a monument to the famous Ukrainian hetman. Its location will be determined jointly with the Kyiv City State Administration.
The funds under the eRecovery program will allow more than 3,600 families to purchase housing. More than 88,000 families have already received certificates.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi stated that progress was lagging in many areas of the resilience plan and that its implementation might be delayed. An audit showed 47% completion.
MP Kreidenko called on the Cabinet of Ministers to establish a working group following the BEB's new interpretation of the taxation of aircraft leasing as royalties. The Ministry of Finance should provide a single clarification.
The government and parliament discussed budget challenges and funding for the Defense Forces. The parties agreed to work on attracting international funding.
Industrial and commercial consumers with 80% of their own generation, distributed energy, or imported electricity will not be subject to restrictions. The government expects an increase in generation and imports.
Kyrylo Fesyk resigned as head of the Obolonskyi District State Administration at his own request. He was appointed deputy minister for restoration, infrastructure and transport.
Ruslan Stefanchuk announced a planned meeting of the Verkhovna Rada's conciliatory council with Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi. Before that, the NBU governor spoke.
The Cabinet of Ministers suspended Mykola Hladyshenko due to the risks of inadequate oversight and money laundering. The suspension of Oleksii Stupak has also been initiated.
Switzerland has extended S status until March 2028, but excluded from the program Ukrainians who do not fulfill their military duty.
The defense and foreign ministers outlined their priorities: strengthening the military, developing the defense industry, and pursuing diplomacy for the sake of a just peace.
Parliament adopted a law to transform the uranium processing plant into a state-owned joint-stock company. The enterprise will be protected from bankruptcy for three years.
Law No. 13704-d guarantees payments, treatment, rehabilitation, and the freedom to choose a prosthetist. The government must develop procedures and an amputation prevention program.
The Verkhovna Rada approved the appointment of Yevhenii Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine. The day before, he stated that he would become a civilian before the vote.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Draft Law No. 15450 on first reading. The Code is to enter into force on December 1, 2027, and pave the way for €1.5 billion in aid.
The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Andrii Sybiha as Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs for the third time. Previously, he temporarily served as acting head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
With 331 votes, Parliament adopted a law on comprehensive support for children and persons with disabilities starting in 2027. The base amount will be at least 4,000 hryvnias.
Parliament approved in the first reading a bill banning the improper use of shelters and terminating their leases during martial law. The document provides for monthly inspections, cameras, and liability for blocking access.
74% of the BEB leadership failed the re-certification, but experts consider the reform too slow and incomplete. They call for all employees to be vetted, an audit of criminal cases to be conducted, and the Public Oversight Council to be relaunched.
The Cabinet's program of activities provides for improving military registration and the remuneration system. It is also planned to raise €60 billion to purchase weapons.
The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted a program of activities to the Verkhovna Rada, which envisages opening all negotiation clusters with the EU during 2026–2027 and being ready to close them in 2027.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted Draft Law No. 10399 on a new higher education funding system that introduces grants. The document provides for a transition to the principle of “funding follows the student” and will take effect in 2027.
Today, the candidates for the positions of Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs will meet with parliamentary factions, and tomorrow there will be a vote. The nominations of Yevhen Khmara and Andrii Sybiha will be submitted today.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the program of activities, which has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. Prime Minister Koretsky called on parliament to consider it as soon as possible.
Since the beginning of 2026, the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers have sent the police more than 1. 5 million requests to locate persons liable for military service. During the period of martial law, more than 20,000 criminal proceedings for evading mobilization have been investigated.
The President signed a decree establishing the status of national shrines for heritage sites. The Cabinet of Ministers is to prepare a law by August 24 providing for protection and liability for their destruction.
Ukrainian companies can take losses from shelling into account when taxing profits. The procedure depends on the type of property and the company's annual income.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed destroyed enemy equipment to be transferred to foreign museums free of charge. Museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands will each receive one T-72 tank of different modifications.
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the terms of state guarantees for small and medium-sized businesses. The changes increase borrowers’ responsibility and clarify mechanisms for the return of funds.