Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
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.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
The President of Ukraine urged the EU to use the unblocked €6 billion as soon as possible for air defense and ammunition. He also asked to prepare a winter aid package with gas and missiles.
At the "Ramstein" meeting, partners announced support packages worth over $2. 5 billion. Among the results are over $1 billion for the PURL program, $500 million for long-range munitions, and $1 billion for Ukrainian drones and missiles.
President Zelenskyy met with Slovak Prime Minister Fico in Brussels and discussed peace efforts and European integration. Zelenskyy thanked Slovakia for its support and invited Fico to visit Ukraine.
The government introduces a preferential mortgage єОселя for veterans and families of fallen heroes at 3% for the first 10 years. New norms for housing area have been established for all borrowers.
Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution that launches a mechanism to restrict the access of military personnel to gambling during the period of martial law. The data will be verified through the Register of Military Personnel.
The Rada has unblocked the law on increasing defense expenditures by 1. 56 trillion hryvnias. The funds will be directed toward military salaries and equipment modernization.
The NSDC will review Kyiv's winter preparations due to the slow pace of work. The state has already allocated nearly 4 billion hryvnias to the capital for these needs.
The Government has extended the psychosocial support project in communities until 2027. This will allow for the continued operation of 305 centers and expand access to assistance.
The government has defined a mechanism for purchasing housing for IDPs in rural areas using state funds. Priority will be given to large families and persons with disabilities.
Lithuania's Cabinet of Ministers will resign next Tuesday due to a new coalition. The majority will be formed by the Social Democrats and two other political forces.