Denys Shmyhal

Students in grades 10-12 will be able to choose subjects and courses, deepen their core knowledge, and study non-core disciplines. The number of compulsory subjects will be reduced to 5-8.

A memorandum of partnership in energy and an agreement on the development of education within the framework of the "New Ukrainian School" reform have been signed. Cooperation in the field of security will also be expanded.

Ukraine and Finland have signed a joint statement on the establishment of the Shelter Coalition. This will attract about 14 billion euros for the construction and modernization of existing facilities.

Experts discuss the possible end of the "trade visa-free regime" with the EU, which may complicate Ukrainian exports. Negotiations are underway on a transition period and new measures.

The possibilities of booking employees have been expanded in Ukraine: those mobilized after May 18 are taken into account. Companies can book more specialists by contacting the TCC to update data.

According to Oleksiy Kuleba, the expert evaluation reduced the project's cost from UAH 8. 7 billion to UAH 6.2 billion. The new version takes into account the needs of wartime.

The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the procedure for compensating utility services for institutions where IDPs live. Payments will be made by the Pension Fund directly to institutions, avoiding government bodies.

This year, 213 billion hryvnias were allocated to social programs, which is 14% more than last year. The Prime Minister assured that social payments have not been delayed and will not be delayed.

The Cabinet of Ministers allocated more than 4. 3 billion hryvnias for "Ukrzaliznytsia" for the payment of salaries, fuel and lubricants, as well as electricity. This is support for the stability of railway transportation.

Construction of about 200 underground schools has begun in Ukraine to allow children to return to offline learning. Schools will also receive shelters and school buses.

The government is investing significant funds in Ukrainian education, including shelters in schools, school buses, and the New Ukrainian School (NUS) reform. The priority is preparing children for the challenges of the 21st century.

The IMF mission is completing its work on the review of the EFF program for Ukraine, which envisages a tranche of $500 million. The government expects a positive result and continues reforms.

Ruslan Stefanchuk stated that Ukraine has high expectations regarding the opening of three clusters of negotiations with the EU already in June. The government has approved roadmaps and handed them over to European colleagues.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that the full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation has exacerbated the demographic issue in Ukraine. The government is working on an incentive program for the return of Ukrainians from abroad.

Social policy is changing in Ukraine: family support, pension reform, inclusive labor market, active longevity and the return of Ukrainians, Shmyhal emphasized.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over UAH 11 billion for equipping shelters in schools and UAH 2 billion for school buses as part of the "School Offline" policy for 2025. Additionally, UAH 272.5 million in subsidies has been allocated for 21 regions.

The Cabinet of Ministers has canceled more than 1,900 regulatory acts and digitized permitting processes. Two draft laws were also approved, which abolish 63 permits in various fields and remove responsibility for their absence.

The EU has created a SAFE instrument with borrowing of up to €150 billion for investments in defense. Ukraine will receive support through increased military assistance and integration of defense industries.

Ukrenergo reported that the heating season will be difficult, as Russia has focused its attacks on gas production facilities. Losses amounted to almost 50% of all gas production.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Ukraine insists on full confiscation of frozen Russian assets. The parties also agreed on cooperation in the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16.

Thanks to the "Czech initiative," Ukraine received 1. 5 million shells last year and 400,000 this year. Since 2022, the Czech Republic has provided Ukraine with aid worth over $900 million.

European Commissioner Kos stated that opening the first cluster of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU may help resolve disagreements with Hungary. Ukraine has fulfilled all the requirements for opening the cluster.

The government allocates funds for the reconstruction of three residential buildings and a hospital in the Zaporizhzhia region. UAH 598 million was also allocated for reconstruction in the Kharkiv region.

The Prime Minister assured that the issue with deferrals for teachers and lecturers will be resolved. Changes will be made, mobilization is not a threat in the summer.

Ukraine and the European Commission are discussing trade conditions after June 5. The goal is to agree on a transitional period of visa-free trade before amendments are made to the Association Agreement.

There will be no significant changes to the booking criteria in the near future, they are transparent and understandable. The criteria satisfy the military, no review is planned.

The World Bank will allocate $84 million to Ukraine for the restoration of housing damaged by Russian aggression under the eRecovery program. The funding will allow the repair of more than 25,000 households.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine held a meeting on the mechanism for confiscating frozen Russian assets. Ukraine is strengthening its defense at the expense of profits from these assets.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with German Foreign Minister Wadefuhl in Lviv. They discussed the situation at the front, increasing pressure on Russia, Ukraine's European integration, and the expected 17th package of EU sanctions.

An international coalition of 39 states has officially supported the creation of a special tribunal regarding the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine. The formal process will begin on May 13-14.