The government of Ukraine has approved an agreement with Japan to attract about $3 billion within the Ukraine Facility. The funds will go to priority budget expenditures, reconstruction and development.
The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate UAH 540 million to the regions for the renewal of vocational education institutions. The modernization will concern laboratories, energy efficiency and the safety of educational spaces.
The Ministry of Environmental Protection initiates inspections of licenses where extraction has not been carried out for years. This will allow for the cancellation of unused permits and the attraction of investments.
There are no formal security guarantees in the investment fund recovery agreement between Ukraine and the USA. However, new US military assistance is considered a capital contribution.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal explained the details of the agreement between Ukraine and the United States on minerals. The fund will invest in Ukraine, and profits will be reinvested for 10 years.
People's Deputy Zheleznyak announced that the vote on the ratification of the agreement on mineral resources between the United States and Ukraine will take place on May 8. The other two documents will not be ratified.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on the ratification of the agreement between Ukraine and the United States regarding mineral resources. The author of the draft law is Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
The agreement between Ukraine and the United States provides for investments in 57 strategic minerals, including lithium, uranium and titanium. Tax benefits and free conversion of the hryvnia are also provided.
Due to frosts, Ukraine is прогнозують to lose up to 80% of the harvest of apricots and peaches. The most affected was rapeseed, the losses of which could reach 10-15%.
The Rada voted for Shmyhal's speech regarding the agreement with the USA on mineral resources. According to Honcharenko, the speech is expected as early as tomorrow.
Ukraine will provide itself with grain, despite the drought, but export potential will decrease. An expert says that wheat prices will increase due to demand, which will compensate for lower export volumes.
David 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.