Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The remains of Yevhen Konovalets, the founder of the OUN, were returned to Ukraine after being exhumed in Rotterdam. They will be temporarily reburied at the National Military Memorial Cemetery and, in the future, transferred to the Pantheon of Heroes.
The Cabinet of Ministers is allocating UAH 41. 1 million from UNITED24 for computers, furniture and generators for educational institutions. The funds will be distributed among Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and Kharkiv regions.
Former Ukrainian Member of Parliament of the 5th and 6th convocations Yevhen Shaho has died at the age of 84. He served as First Deputy Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers and headed the corporation “United Energy Systems of Ukraine.”
The President instructed the Prime Minister and the relevant ministers to discuss the capacity of local budgets with the communities and conduct a logistics audit.
Starting September 1, 2026, the salary requirement for reserved employees in Ukraine will increase to three minimum wages. Employees working concurrently and persons with another deferment will be counted at only one place of employment.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 2. 3 billion to support 179 frontline communities to pay the salaries of educators, medical workers, and social workers. Also more than UAH 36 million was allocated to Zaporizhzhia Oblast for salaries.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi presented the draft Government Action Programme at a meeting of the Coalition Council. The document provides for strengthening defense, supporting people and businesses, and accelerating European integration.
Pensioners with at least 35 years of service for women and 40 years for men can obtain labor veteran status. To apply, one must contact the social protection authorities or an Administrative Services Center.
The President announced an increase in scholarships starting September 1 and that dormitory fees would remain unchanged. The expansion of the "єОселя" program and new grants for young people were also announced.
The President signed a decree establishing a park covering more than 13,700 hectares in Kropyvnytskyi District. The territory includes forest and water fund lands, and the administration will operate under the management of the State Forest Resources Agency.
In its 2026 report, the U. S. State Department praised Ukraine for providing open access to budget documents despite the war. At the same time, it noted that the Cabinet of Ministers maintains extrabudgetary accounts for military expenditures without an independent audit.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has changed the procedure for checking military registration documents at consulates and embassies abroad. It is now sufficient to provide an e-military registration document that is valid at the time of the visit, rather than one generated within the previous 72 hours.
The Prime Minister held a meeting on the commitments under the Ukraine Facility, identifying problematic areas and deadlines. Ukraine has already attracted €29.5 billion out of the €46.8 billion envisaged by the plan.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, said that the mobilization of women and changes concerning parents of three children are not planned. Petitions proposing changes to these provisions had previously been registered.
The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the implementation of the experimental project for registering a marriage through the "Diia" app for another two years. The resolution enters into force on August 15, 2026.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi convened a meeting with the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council and the Minister of Finance to discuss the funding needs of the Defense Forces. The government is seeking additional resources, including through international assistance.
Centralized water supply has been restored in Marhanets and the surrounding communities of Dnipropetrovsk region following emergency repairs. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to prepare for Russian strikes on infrastructure.
The government has allocated more than UAH 308. 4 million for nearly 61,000 families that applied for assistance. Payments are being made in stages; applications can be submitted until November 1.
The company "Nova Poshta" fired the employees of a branch in Ivano-Frankivsk who drove a dog out into the heat with a mop. The company is looking for the animal and will pay for its treatment.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi held a meeting with the heads of central executive bodies. They agreed to identify 3–5 priority issues requiring urgent government decisions.
By August 24, the Pension Fund will pay one-time assistance to veterans and other categories. The amount of the payments depends on the status and ranges from 450 to 3,100 hryvnias.
In 2026, the number of suspended tax invoices fell to 0. 16%, compared with 0.76% at the beginning of 2025. The main reason is a mismatch between purchased and sold goods (72%).
The government approved a draft law that increases fines for financial violations to 1,360 hryvnias. The period for holding individuals liable is also extended to one year.
The President of the Association of Taxpayers of Ukraine, Grigol Katamadze, called on the state to develop unified rules for the taxation of aircraft leasing. He warned that further pressure on air carriers through criminal cases initiated by the Economic Security Bureau could destroy Ukrainian civil aviation.
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the State Tax Service to provide the Ministry of Defense with data on Ukrainian citizens aged 18 to 60 to update the "Oberih" register. The transfer of data does not mean an automatic fine or mobilization.
The Cabinet of Ministers decided to compile lists of critical facilities separately for the winter and summer periods. This will make it possible to distribute electricity more efficiently and increase the amount available to household consumers.
The Cabinet of Ministers has completed an audit of the implementation of resilience plans, analyzing funding and the status of measures in the regions. The priorities are protecting the energy sector and providing backup heat supplies.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an NSDC meeting on the implementation of resilience plans for regions and communities. He noted lagging progress in cities and regions, identifying three priorities for the winter.
Ukraine has begun accepting applications for a one-time payment of 5,000 hryvnias under the "Schoolchild's Package" program for children entering first grade in 2026–2027. Applications are accepted through Diia or at the Pension Fund until November 1, 2026.
As a result of the Russian Federation's massive attack on Kyiv and the region, fires broke out at two Silpo distribution centers. Six employees were killed; the number of injured is being уточнено.