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Denys Shmyhal

Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
Denys Anatoliyovych Shmyhal was born on October 13, 1975, in Lviv. He received his education at Lviv Polytechnic National University, where in 2003 he also earned a Ph.D. in Economics. Throughout his career, he held leadership positions at enterprises in Lviv and worked in the Lviv Regional State Administration. He served as the Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine. In 2020, he became the Prime Minister of Ukraine. Since July 2025, he has been the Minister of Defense.
2003
Earned a Ph.D. in Economics
2009
Began working at the Lviv Regional State Administration
2014
Appointed Deputy Head of the Main Directorate of MinDokhody (currently the State Tax Service) in Lviv Oblast
2015
Became CEO of "Lvivkholod" company
2020
Headed the Government of Ukraine
2025
Appointed Minister of Defense of Ukraine
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Ukraine proposes to create a 30-year partnership with Canada in the energy sector and to supply Canadian LNG

Україна запропонувала Канаді стратегічний міст енергетичної безпеки з постачанням LNG та укладення довгострокової угоди на 30 років. Також обговорюється грантова підтримка Канади на 650 млн канадських доларів для закупівлі газу.

Economy • July 25, 11:38 AM • 41047 views
Blogger demonstrated with facts why Fedorov's report is nothing but PR, far from reality

A blogger demonstrated with facts why Fedorov's report is nothing but PR, far from reality.

Politics • July 17, 10:46 AM • 3172 views
Parliament appointed a new government headed by Koretskyi

The Verkhovna Rada appointed a new Cabinet of Ministers headed by Serhii Koretskyi. Some ministers retained their positions, and a number of ministries were divided.

Politics • July 16, 01:06 PM • 48389 views
Koretsky submitted to the Rada a proposal for the appointment of a new government composition - who is on the list

Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky proposed appointing new ministers, including Shmyhal as first vice prime minister. The Rada will consider the proposal in the near future.

Politics • July 16, 11:10 AM • 49258 views
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Government reshuffle: will the replacement of the defense minister harm Ukraine

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.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 01:53 PM • 84838 views
The Council adopted a law on individual heating points in buildings

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.

Society • July 15, 11:21 AM • 5959 views
Zelenskyy awarded Svyrydenko and Shmyhal the Order of Yaroslav the Wise, and "Madjar" the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky

The President awarded former Prime Minister Yuliya Svyrydenko and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, V degree. Also, the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky were received by the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi and the Commander of the Third Army Corps Andriy Biletsky.

Society • July 15, 09:11 AM • 3883 views
The Rada voted for the resignation of Svyrydenko: how the head of the Cabinet of Ministers is remembered by Ukrainians

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.

Society • July 14, 12:36 PM • 64770 views
Norway to allocate about $10 million for restoration of Chernobyl shelter after Russian drone strike

Norway will allocate $10 million for the restoration of the Chernobyl shelter following a drone attack in February 2025. The funds will be channeled through a special EBRD account.

Society • June 12, 01:31 PM • 3028 views
Shmyhal reveals plan for new energy security between the Caspian and EuropePhoto

Shmyhal proposed that Azerbaijan create a new energy security architecture between the Caspian and Europe. He also spoke about the experience of countering Russia's energy terror.

Economy • June 4, 05:01 PM • 10109 views
"We are counting on visits and negotiations": Zelenskyy seeks more active communication with the US

The President held a meeting regarding the intensification of communication with the US and the preparation of new negotiations in Europe. The implementation of prisoner exchanges was also discussed.

Politics • May 30, 05:45 PM • 4818 views
Government increases support quota for new RES projects to 1 GW

The government has increased the RES support quota for 2026 to 1 GW for wind and solar generation. Investors will receive premiums based on auction results.

Economy • May 28, 10:14 AM • 2757 views
Norway to provide €40 million grant to support Ukraine's energy resilience

Norway will allocate a €40 million grant to Ukraine for energy resilience. The funds will be directed towards protection against attacks and the development of autonomous generation.

Economy • May 26, 06:13 PM • 3779 views
People are the state's unconditional priority: Energy Minister Shmyhal counts on continued fruitful cooperation with the FPU

Serhiy Byzov was re-elected as the head of the FPU at the IX Congress in Kyiv. Energy Minister Shmyhal announced salary increases and strengthened protection for workers.

Society • May 22, 11:28 AM • 2939 views
Battery storage stations will receive critical infrastructure status - Shmyhal

The government has added energy storage systems to the list of critical infrastructure for their protection. More than 500 MW of such capacity has already been installed in Ukraine.

Economy • May 21, 09:31 AM • 3784 views
Nordic Stream infrastructure must work for Ukraine – Shmyhal in Berlin announces plans regarding Siemens turbine

Energy Minister Shmyhal discussed moving a gas turbine to a Ukrainian TPP with Siemens. Germany will allocate 46 million euros for grid modernization.

Economy • May 19, 01:46 PM • 3994 views
Business will be allowed to purchase electricity directly from nearby producers – Shmyhal

The government is introducing direct PPA contracts between businesses and local producers. Enterprises with at least 60% self-generation will not be subject to power outages.

Economy • May 15, 10:16 AM • 3884 views
Ukraine restored 711 MW of capacity in April, work continues to strengthen the protection of energy facilities - Shmyhal

In April, 711 MW of energy capacity was restored and 1,500 tons of aid were received. Japan and the UNDP will provide 73 transformers for stable grid operation.

Economy • May 8, 06:07 PM • 4116 views
Russian drone hits DTEK energy workers' vehicle in Dnipropetrovsk region

In the Dnipropetrovsk region, an enemy FPV drone struck a vehicle belonging to a DTEK crew that was en route to perform repairs. No people were injured, but the vehicle was destroyed.

Society • May 7, 10:51 AM • 4358 views
Ukrainian schools and universities to switch to autonomous power supply during blackouts - Shmyhal

Schools and universities will receive autonomous power sources to operate during blackouts. Universities must develop projects to attract donor funding.

Society • May 5, 02:46 PM • 2766 views
IAEA has sent a mission to inspect substations critical to Ukraine's nuclear power plants - Shmyhal

IAEA experts will visit 14 substations to assess the safety of nuclear power plant operations. This is the seventh such mission since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 10:14 AM • 4528 views
US to allocate $100 million for repair of Chornobyl NPP confinement after Russian drone damage – Shmyhal

The United States will provide $100 million for the restoration of the Chornobyl NPP confinement damaged by a Russian drone. The total funding requirement reaches 500 million euros.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 03:29 PM • 3649 views
Ukraine coordinated with the EU amid the need for €5.4 billion for winter preparations - what was agreed upon

Ukraine needs €5. 4 billion to prepare for the heating season. Shmyhal proposed measures to the EU to accelerate the procurement of equipment.

Economy • April 28, 08:05 AM • 3620 views
Ukraine to receive first 30 million euros for Chornobyl confinement restoration - Shmyhal

The EBRD will allocate 30 million euros for the first stage of the Chornobyl confinement restoration. The funds will be used for damage assessment, design, and equipment procurement.

Economy • April 26, 10:05 PM • 4808 views
Ukraine needs more than 5 billion euros to prepare for the heating season - ShmyhalPhoto

As the Minister of Energy reported, Ukraine needs at least 5. 4 billion euros to prepare for the heating season.

Economy • April 26, 11:23 AM • 4198 views
IAEA Director General handed over to Ukraine a unique methodology for the operation of nuclear power plants during wartime

Rafael Grossi arrived in Ukraine for the 40th anniversary of Chornobyl and handed over the methodology for the operation of NPPs during war. Shmyhal thanked for the document and ambulances for ChAES and PAES.

Politics • April 26, 10:55 AM • 3912 views
Partners to allocate €100 million for Ukraine's winter preparations - what was agreed at the "Energy Ramstein"Photo

Partners will channel €100 million through the Energy Support Fund for winter preparations, announced at the "Energy Ramstein". They agreed to seek additional €829 million and thanked partner countries.

Economy • April 26, 10:25 AM • 4497 views
Modernization of NPPs and Chernobyl Zone Facilities - Ukraine and IAEA Will Cooperate to Develop Nuclear Energy

Ministry of Energy and IAEA Will Cooperate on Modernization of NPPs, Chernobyl, and Construction of New Units. Grossi Handed Over Methodology for NPPs During Wartime and Medical Vehicles.

Economy • April 26, 09:57 AM • 3694 views
What the Prime Minister and ministers read - the Ministry of Culture published a list

The Ministry of Culture published the reading recommendations of government officials for World Book Day. The list includes historical works, war diaries, and non-fiction.

Society • April 23, 11:05 AM • 3372 views
Government approves biomethane production development program until 2035 - Shmyhal

The Cabinet of Ministers plans to produce 2. 1 billion cubic meters of biomethane per year. The program envisages the construction of plants and attracting investments for energy independence.

Economy • April 22, 05:49 PM • 3507 views