December 4, 02:10 PM • 36309 viewsDavid Lammy assured of the continuation of London's 100-year partnership with Kyiv. The agreement deepens the economic and security ties of both countries.
From May 1, electricity tariffs will remain unchanged, and new traffic lights will appear. Pensions for certain categories and scholarships for cadets will also be increased.
The government of Ukraine has approved a decision to sign an agreement with the United States on the establishment of an Investment Fund for Reconstruction. The fund will attract resources for the reconstruction and economic growth of Ukraine.
The US is ready to sign a mineral supply agreement with Ukraine on Wednesday, but the Ukrainian side is trying to revise some of the terms regarding transparency and accountability.
Due to an excess of solar energy, electricity prices in Germany will fall below zero on May 1. Green energy is expected to meet 99% of demand.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that consultations on the ratification of the agreement with the USA on subsoil will begin in the Verkhovna Rada. After ratification, the agreement will enter into force.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the preparation for signing an agreement with the United States regarding minerals. The agreement will contribute to the development and restoration of Ukraine through investments.
The Prime Minister announced the restoration of 1. 5 GW of generation and plans to introduce about 1 GW in 2025. Also, 1.2 billion euros of donor funds were collected to support the energy sector.
In Ukraine, electricity consumption remains at the level of seasonal indicators. Energy companies call on people to use powerful appliances from 10:00 to 18:00 for the efficient operation of solar power plants.
The government has simplified procedures for private oil and gas production enterprises. Ukraine will receive $70 million from the World Bank to purchase solar panels for generating facilities.
The government has supported a program of payments to agricultural producers in Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson regions who grow cotton. The payment will be 10,000 UAH per hectare.
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, at least 200 people have been injured by mines during agricultural work. The government is improving the mechanism for compensating for landmine clearance.
The Prime Minister stated that Russian attacks have led to the loss of almost 50% of gas production. To compensate for these losses, Ukraine is actively working on gas imports.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their victory in the elections in Canada. Ukraine values Canada's support and hopes to strengthen the partnership.
The US and Ukraine are close to signing a framework agreement on minerals. Kyiv has secured concessions from the Trump administration not to take into account past military aid.
U. S. aid before the signing of the agreement on subsoil will not be counted. Ukraine has $50 billion in revenues from frozen Russian assets.
According to a US presidential advisor, an agreement with Ukraine on rare earth minerals will be concluded in the near future. It was also previously reported about the signing of a memorandum.
The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Norway discussed cooperation in the economic and defense spheres, paying special attention to the joint production of weapons. Norway has allocated $8 billion to support Ukraine.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that partners have confirmed the provision of over $39 billion in budget support to Ukraine in 2025. He also emphasized the importance of confiscating Russian assets.
The World Bank will allocate $70 million to Ukraine to support the energy system. The funds will be used to purchase energy storage systems for "UkrHydroEnergo".
Ukraine and the EBRD have signed an agreement on the allocation of 270 million euros under state guarantees and a grant from Norway of 140 million euros. These funds will be used to import gas by Naftogaz.
The US Secretary of the Treasury emphasized the importance of economic partnership with Ukraine and the need for a quick completion of negotiations. He emphasized support for the sovereignty of Ukraine.
A “national consultation” on the pharmaceutical market without pharmacists was held in Kyiv. The decisions were prepared in advance.
Ukrenergo called for consuming more electricity from 10:00 to 18:00, when solar power plants are actively operating. The energy system is recovering after the attacks.
A Polish-Ukrainian group has started exhuming the victims of the tragic events of 1945 in the village of Puzhnyky, Ternopil region. Researchers plan to identify and properly bury the murdered Polish citizens.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. He expressed gratitude for the support and sanctions against the Russian Federation. The parties discussed economic partnership, an investment fund, and a free trade zone.
A government delegation of Ukraine, led by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, has started work in Washington at the Spring Meetings 2025. Ukraine's needs for 2026 and attracting investment will be discussed.
There is no schedule for burials at the National Military Memorial Cemetery. The contracts will be signed after May 8, , when the construction of the first launch complex of the first stage is completed.
The total amount of cash assets of government officials in 2024 increased by 13% and amounted to more than UAH 219 million. The largest income was declared by Oleksiy Chernyshov - UAH 37.5 million.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased due to warm weather and the weekend. Ukrenergo recommends shifting the use of powerful appliances as much as possible to daytime hours, from 8:00 to 18:00.
