December 4, 02:10 PM • 36309 viewsCadets will receive a scholarship of UAH 8,000, and those who are in their final year and study excellently will receive UAH 20,000. The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted the relevant resolution.
The Cabinet will attract 84 million dollars from the World Bank within the HOPE project for compensation payments under the "eRecovery" program. In total, more than 96,000 families received support.
The government is working on reducing drug prices and expanding the "Affordable Medicines" program, allowing Ukrainians to receive 600 drugs for free. The "Mobile Pharmacies" program is also being expanded in 15 regions.
The mineral agreement does not provide for the recognition of Ukraine's debt or the return of US aid. The structure should be mutually beneficial, where both countries will earn from investments.
A new round of negotiations between Ukraine and the United States regarding the agreement on minerals will start on April 24. The success of the negotiations will determine whether the agreement will be ready by April 26.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine will visit Washington starting April 21 to meet with the US Secretary of the Treasury. The purpose of the visit is to support the completion of discussions regarding the establishment of an investment fund.
The NBU reported that gold and foreign exchange reserves are in foreign banks and instruments. The National Bank monitors events in the markets and analyzes the risks for reserve management.
In Ukraine, the collection of applications to the Register of Damages Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation continues. They can be submitted through the "Diia" portal in 9 categories, and all 45 are planned to be opened by the end of the year.
In 2024, the average monthly salary in Ukraine increased from 21,473 to 24,153 hryvnias, which represents an increase of more than 25%. The largest growth was recorded in the fields of information, telecommunications and construction.
The Cabinet approved the regulations on the State Agency for Reserve Management, liquidating the old State Reserve. This will allow the transition from the Soviet system to modern approaches to reserve management.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to open all 45 categories of the international Register of Damages by the end of the year. The State Register of Property has also been supplemented with a System for Accounting for Information on Non-Property Damage.
Last winter, 148 cogeneration units and 84 boiler houses with a total capacity of 268 MW were launched in Ukraine. In 2025, it is planned to install another 420 units.
Since 2022, the enemy has hit more than 63,000 small and large energy facilities. More than half of the capacities damaged last year have been restored.
Lawyer Ivanna Smachylo headed the State Property Fund after Koval's transition to ministers. Her career is connected with Koval, which raises questions about personnel loyalty and control over state assets.
The second tranche of 752 million pounds within the G7 ERA initiative has been received on Ukraine's accounts. The funds will be used to strengthen the country's defense capabilities.
The head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, is trying to speed up the adoption of the draft law on the Deposit Guarantee Fund, presenting it as a requirement of the IMF. The initiative may limit the rights of depositors and jeopardize Ukraine's obligations.
U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg condemned the Russian strike on Sumy, where 32 people died. He emphasized that these were targeted attacks on civilian objects.
As a result of the Russian missile strike on Sumy, according to updated data from the State Emergency Service, 32 people were killed, including 2 children. 84 people were injured, including 10 children.
Russia launched a missile attack on the city center of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing 21 people and injuring 83. Government officials condemned the attack, calling it absolute evil and a war crime.
Negotiations between Ukraine and the USA on access to mineral deposits were tense. The Trump administration's project stipulates that income from minerals will go to an investment fund.
The Ukrainian delegation has departed for Washington for talks on a rare earth metals agreement. The talks, which will last two days, will be technical in nature.
The government of Ukraine has signed agreements with the European Investment Bank on the allocation of 300 million euros for the restoration of energy and critical infrastructure. The "transport visa-free regime" with the EU has also been extended.
According to Blinken, Ukraine's victory plan included cooperation with the US on rare earth resources. The US was trying to invest in this sector, which would be beneficial for companies.
The Government of Ukraine has allocated UAH 1. 5 billion to support communities and regions that need it most. Half a billion hryvnias will be received by seven regions for utility services in medical institutions.
Ukrainian manufacturers of components for weapons can receive a grant of up to UAH 8 million to expand production. The state will finance 50% of the project cost.
The government has extended preferential gas prices for the population and heat supply companies until October 31. Subsidies for the non-heating season will be automatically reassigned.
Ukraine and Belgium will cooperate in the defense sector and increase joint production. The parties also discussed sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's European integration.
Tomorrow, technical consultations will take place in Washington with teams from the Ministries of Justice and Economy. Any agreement cannot harm Ukraine's goals regarding the EU.
Ukraine is sending a working group to the US to negotiate a minerals agreement, seeking greater investment. Shmyhal emphasized that the agreement will not harm European integration.
Prime Minister Shmyhal thanked the EU for its support to Ukraine, including financial and energy assistance. The opening of negotiation clusters on EU membership was discussed.
