United States Agency for International Development

USAID Administrator Samantha Power has announced $237 million in support of Ukrainians in need. The funds will be used to provide vital assistance, including medical and market-based assistance, to conflict-affected people as winter approaches.

Samantha Power, USAID Administrator, made her third visit to Kyiv since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. She expressed her admiration for the resilience of the Ukrainian people and her willingness to discuss further support for Ukraine.

Road repairs have begun at the Chop-Záhony checkpoint on the border with Hungary. The work will last for several weeks and may result in traffic difficulties for vehicles leaving Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine met with the heads of American energy, financial, and insurance companies in New York. They discussed preparing the Ukrainian energy system for winter and the possibility of implementing joint projects.

The Diia portal has launched a new service for sole proprietors and managers of LLCs - online submission of declarations of conformity of material and technical base. This will simplify the process of submitting documents for companies with heavy machinery and equipment.

At the Ukrainian-Hungarian border at the Chop-Záhony checkpoint, traffic leaving Ukraine will be partially restricted due to repairs. The work will last for two weeks as part of an infrastructure modernization project supported by USAID.

The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine met with the US Ambassador for Cyberspace. They discussed cybersecurity, Ukraine's needs, and plans for cooperation, including the development of the Tallinn Mechanism and USAID projects.

Ukraine is modernizing the infrastructure at its western border checkpoints with the support of international partners. New lighting, modular buildings, road surfaces, and lanes have been installed at eight checkpoints.

The United States has provided Ukrenergo with 18 high-voltage autotransformers to restore power grids after Russian attacks. Some of the equipment is already in operation, providing electricity to millions of Ukrainians.

USAID has purchased 18 autotransformers for Ukraine to help restore the power grid after Russian attacks, US Ambassador Bridget Brink said.

The ReSkill UA educational project will enable 30,000 Ukrainians to take free online training in 11 areas. Participants will receive an international Coursera certificate and employment assistance.

Ukraine's government plans to expand rail and road connections with Poland by opening a new border crossing point, and to set up a commission with Moldova to build a bridge across the Dniester.

Prime Minister Shmyhal reported that the situation in Ukraine's energy system had improved and that repairs were continuing.

The survey showed an increase in the national identity of Ukrainians. 91.4% are proud to be Ukrainians, and identification with Western European cultural traditions has increased to 76.2%.

The survey showed an increase in the number of Ukrainians who speak Ukrainian in everyday life to 70. 5%. 69.5% of respondents rate their language proficiency highly, and 75.5% use it in social and professional communication.

Following Zelenskiy's criticism, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal visited Donetsk Oblast to inspect the reconstruction of a thermal generation facility to provide heat and electricity.

Key areas of support were discussed in Kyiv by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and acting undersecretary of state for political affairs John Bass.

U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris announces more than $1.5 billion in aid to Ukraine to support the energy sector, humanitarian needs, and civilian security.

With the support of the USAID project, the modernization of the Yagodin-Dorogusk automobile checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Polish border has been completed with the installation of new modular buildings, road infrastructure, lighting and IT equipment.

A number of state-owned companies have announced their intentions to go through corporatization, which is expected to attract billions of hryvnias in investment and open up new opportunities through corporate governance.

The United States provided electrical equipment to help repair Kharkiv's power grid damaged by Russian attacks.

The United States has provided 107 generators to hospitals and schools in 5 localities in Kharkiv region to help them operate during power outages caused by russia's constant rocket attacks on energy infrastructure.

Ukrenergo has implemented comprehensive drone protection at its high-voltage substations, becoming the first power system operator in the world to do so, which has significantly reduced the damage from recent russian attacks.

USAID announces a $60 million aid package to support Ukrainian agriculture through a new Harvest program aimed at improving production efficiency, resilience, and competitiveness during the war, laying the groundwork for the sector's long-term development.

USAID has committed more than $250 million to support Ukrainian grain and oilseed producers through the new USAID Harvest program, which aims to restore and expand the agricultural sector.

Ukraine's agricultural exports are set to grow by 15% in 2024, with April already a record month for Ukrainian exports since Russia's full-scale invasion, generating revenues that will help Ukraine defend itself.

Deputy Administrator of the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Isobel Coleman has arrived in Kyiv, as reported by U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink.

More than 600 trucks crossed the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing point per day, where automatic license plate recognition cameras are being tested ahead of the system's rollout to other checkpoints.

On April 19, the largest conference for small and medium-sized businesses took place in the Pochaina event hall.

The Ministry of Digital Transformation met with US congressmen and USAID to discuss digital anti-corruption reforms, including digitalization of construction, services for seafarers, monitoring of the targeted use of funds, and the launch of projects such as car customs clearance in the Diia system, eAcquis for alcohol and tobacco, electronic notary, and e-court to increase transparency and efficiency.