Denis Shmyhal
Shmyhal: Complete demining of Ukrainian territory will require about $30 billion
According to World Bank estimates, complete demining of Ukrainian territory will require about $30 billion. A testing ground for demining technologies will be created in Ukraine.
President of the Czech Republic arrived in Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy
Petr Pavel arrived in Kyiv to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Denys Shmyhal. Earlier, he visited Odesa, where he discussed the safety of navigation and the restoration of Ukraine.
Spring break: 5 ideas for useful leisure activities for children at home
Find out what to do with your child during the spring break: creativity, film screenings, vlogging, cooking, interior design. The dates of the holidays vary by region of Ukraine.
Spring break for students in the capital: when will it start and how long will it last
Spring break in Kyiv will last from March 24 to March 30 inclusive, schools will continue to operate in various formats until the beginning of the holidays. Applications for the first grade will begin on April 1.
Ukrainians will be able to submit six new types of applications to the International Register of Damages through "Diia" from today - Shmyhal
Ukrainians can now submit applications to the international Register of Damages through Diia. Six new categories are available, including forced displacement and bodily injury.
Free meals for schoolchildren will be expanded, especially in frontline areas - Shmyhal
1. 6 million children in grades 1-4 already have free meals. From September, the practice will be extended to frontline regions, and UAH 1.2 billion will be spent on modernizing food units.
The government announced what surcharges teachers will receive this year
The wage fund for teachers reaches UAH 115 billion. 500,000 teachers will receive monthly surcharges of UAH 1,000, and from September they will be doubled.
Shmyhal explained what opportunities students will receive after the opening of workshops in schools
According to Shmyhal, more than 100 workshops have already been created in schools in Ukraine. This will allow students, including IDPs, to acquire new skills to rebuild the country after the war.
Shmyhal reported on the expenses for the project "New Ukrainian School"
The Prime Minister announced that in 2025 the budget of NUS is more than 2 billion UAH. From 2027, students will be able to choose a field of study.
Austria will allocate 5 million euros to Ukraine for demining - Shmyhal
Austrian Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger announced the allocation of 5 million euros to Ukraine for demining during her visit to Kyiv. Austria will also provide 2 million euros for the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative.
The Cabinet will direct almost 207 million hryvnias of grant from the World Bank to the project of transformation of the medical system in Ukraine - Shmyhal
The Cabinet will direct 207 million hryvnias of grant from the World Bank to the Ministry of Health for the project of transformation of the medical system. The funds will go to digitalization, investments and effective management.
The Cabinet allowed ARMA to sell confiscated bonds to "Sia Royal Pay Europe", which is associated with the Russian bookmaker "1xBet"
The Cabinet allowed ARMA to sell confiscated bonds worth UAH 1. 8 billion from Royal Pay Europe. The funds will go to the fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine after the aggression of the Russian Federation.
Spring sowing has started in Ukraine under drought conditions - VAR
Spring sowing has started in Ukraine, farmers are sowing early grains. The main problems are lack of moisture, mining and high prices for demining.
Electricity consumption has increased in Ukraine due to the weather
Ukrenergo reported an increase in electricity consumption due to cloudy weather and inefficiency of solar power plants. It is recommended to use powerful appliances from 10:00 to 18:00.
The government will redistribute 6.3 million hryvnias for the restoration work of the Okhmatdyt hospital - Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers will redistribute 6. 3 million hryvnias for the repair of two buildings of Okhmatdyt and the historical outpatient clinic. 5.4 million UAH will be directed to the repair of the treatment building No. 3, the rest - for the restoration of the outpatient clinic for laborers.
Ukraine on the path to roaming "visa-free" with the EU: the government made a decision
The Cabinet of Ministers is making a decision regarding roaming "visa-free" travel with the European Union. Prime Minister Shmyhal stated that this will strengthen the connection of Ukrainians abroad with their homeland and promote the unity of the nation.
In Kherson, the heating season is gradually coming to an end
In Kherson, centralized heating for social facilities and most consumers will be stopped from March 12. Houses with individual heating will continue to receive heat until April 30.
The government allocated another 3.3 billion UAH, including for the restoration of Okhmatdyt
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated 3. 3 billion UAH for important medical projects, including the restoration of Okhmatdyt and the cancer institute in Kyiv. It was previously reported that the restoration of Okhmatdyt, damaged in the summer, has been postponed to after 2024.
The government allocated an additional 5 billion UAH for recovery projects in 12 regions: where the funds will go
The Cabinet made a decision to allocate additional funds for the recovery of communities. The money will be used for the repair of hospitals, schools, and infrastructure.
Patriot missile stocks in Ukraine could run out within weeks - CNN
The only way to protect Ukraine from Russian ballistic missiles is the Patriot systems, the ammunition for which may run out. The US has suspended military aid, and other countries cannot produce these missiles.
The government promises free meals for high school students in frontline regions
Starting from September 2025, students in grades 5-11 in frontline regions will receive free meals in schools. Currently, over 1.6 million children in grades 1-4 are provided with free lunches.
Ukraine will be able to meet 100% of its artillery needs this year - Shmyhal
Ukraine plans to meet 100% of its artillery needs through domestic production this year and to manufacture over 2. 5 million drones. Over the past three years, the defense industry has grown to $35 billion.
Shmyhal: Ukraine's treasury account has 126 billion UAH, foreign exchange reserves amount to $40.3 billion.
Ukraine's treasury account has 126 billion UAH, and foreign exchange reserves amount to $40. 3 billion. The budget plan for January-February has been exceeded by 2 billion UAH, and the deficit of $38 billion is planned to be covered by international assistance.
In Ukraine, the number of officials has been reduced by almost 30% - the Prime Minister
In the last three years, Ukraine has reduced the number of officials by 30%, which amounts to over 30,000 people. The optimization of the state apparatus continues through the digitization of services and the improvement of registries.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine on the military contingent: we have not received any official proposals.
Ukraine has not received official proposals regarding the deployment of foreign military contingents from its partners. The Prime Minister stated readiness to discuss this issue after receiving specific proposals.
Shmyhal revealed Ukraine's conditions regarding peace negotiations and future guarantees.
Ukraine is ready for peace negotiations, but only on its own terms and according to the President's formula. The Prime Minister named potential security guarantors for Ukraine, including the USA, the EU, and the United Kingdom.
Ukraine is determined to continue cooperation with the US - Prime Minister
Ukraine is ready to sign an agreement with the USA to create a joint investment fund. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of maintaining partnership with the USA in military, financial, and political spheres.
Shmyhal on signing the resource agreement: we expect diplomatic agreements from the US
Shmyhal stated Ukraine's readiness to sign a framework agreement with the USA regarding the establishment of a joint investment fund. Ukraine expects specific agreements at the diplomatic level following public signals from the American side.
Shmyhal: the risk of ensuring the Patriot system exists, but we will find a solution with our partners.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine acknowledged the existence of risks regarding the provision of ammunition and maintenance for the Patriot system. Shmyhal assured that Ukraine, together with its partners, will find a solution to this problem.
Work on the second agreement regarding minerals has not yet begun - Shmyhal
The framework agreement between Ukraine and the USA provides for the creation of a joint Investment Development Fund. Ukraine will contribute 50% of future revenues from mineral resources, but work on the main agreement has not yet begun.