Denys Shmyhal

Ukraine will direct over UAH 22 billion in partner funds to reconstruction, of which nearly UAH 18. 5 billion from JICA will go to medicine, education, agriculture, humanitarian demining, and municipal services. Another UAH 2.2 billion from the EU is allocated for port infrastructure modernization, and UAH 1.4 billion from JICA for energy sector restoration and demining.

Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov returns to work in the Cabinet of Ministers on June 23 after a foreign business trip. Earlier, rumors appeared about his possible “non-return to Ukraine” against the backdrop of NABU and SAPO's statement about their intention to announce their suspicion to him.

President Zelenskyy stated that Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov is on a foreign business trip, working on opening hubs and issues of multiple citizenship. Chernyshov is expected to return after the completion of the trip, which is authorized until the end of the week.

NABU and SAP intend to file charges against Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov on June 23. Documents with the invitation were sent to the Cabinet of Ministers Secretariat on June 19.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov's business trip has been approved until the end of the week. This comes amidst a scandal involving the detention of Chernyshov's associates due to alleged corruption and his presence abroad during searches.

Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko expressed hope that the Verkhovna Rada will vote for changes to the state budget at the next session. The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing a comprehensive law on changes that will concern additional defense needs.

Minister of Energy German Galushchenko stated that Ukraine will be provided with gas for the heating season. Despite the difficult situation due to RF attacks on gas production, gas imports will increase.

Ukraine will be the first country outside the European Union to join the "Roam like at Home" policy. This will allow Ukrainians to not pay for roaming in 27 EU countries. The decision is expected from the Council of the EU, and Ukraine may become part of a single communication space from the beginning of 2026.

A "Unity Center" for Ukrainians will be created in Prague, where consultations on housing, work and legal status will be provided. The center will promote integration and voluntary return to Ukraine.

The Office of the President is considering the resignation of Prime Minister Shmyhal and the government due to loss of support and economic failures. The likely candidate for the position is Minister of Economy Svyrydenko.

The Ukrainian government is working on the reservation of clergy, speeding up the relevant procedures. An institute of medical chaplaincy is also being created to strengthen the spiritual support of the military.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized the need to strengthen the spiritual support of Ukrainian soldiers and accelerate the process of replacing military chaplains.

India maintained a dialogue with Kyiv and Moscow after the start of the full-scale invasion, acting as an unpublicized channel of communication. New Delhi, in particular, transmitted information from Ukraine regarding security at the Zaporizhzhia NPP.

The government is launching an experimental project "Online Entrepreneur's Cabinet" on "Diia. Business". MSMEs will be able to receive personalized support programs for business development.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 3. 5 billion for eRestoration, UAH 1.1 billion for energy in Mykolaiv region and almost UAH 600 million for Kharkiv region. UAH 1.1 billion has also been allocated for accessibility.

The Cabinet plans to raise $2. 3 billion from Britain for Rapid Ranger SAM systems and Marlet missiles. The UK will also transfer 100,000 drones to Ukraine by April 2026.

The Cabinet is preparing amendments to the state budget for UAH 400 billion for the needs of the military. Funding will be provided by exceeding revenues, domestic government bonds and grants from partners.

The Rada is calling for the dismissal of Olena Duma due to opaque asset management. The reason for this is the facts presented in a recent journalistic investigation.

The Minister of Finance announced the need for additional defense funding due to wartime. Increased spending will be covered by internal resources, taxes will not increase.

Prime Minister Shmyhal stated that the government may appeal to the Verkhovna Rada to increase expenditures for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2025, if there is a need. The Ministry of Finance is preparing for a budget review.

Negotiations are ongoing regarding quotas for the export of Ukrainian products to the EU. Export losses are estimated at $800 million due to the restoration of the pre-war trade regime.

Ukraine and Japan have signed an agreement to receive $3 billion under the G7 ERA initiative. The funds will be used for priority budget expenditures for economic development.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 2. 4 billion for payments under the National Cashback program and UAH 200 million to compensate for the cost of Ukrainian equipment. This will stimulate demand for domestic products.

The government will allocate funds from an IBRD grant as compensation for the protection of electrical substations and will boost gas production. "Ukrgazvydobuvannya" will receive a €36.4 million loan from the EBRD for new drilling rigs.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that France will provide Ukraine with an additional 200 million euros. An agreement was also reached on a joint meeting of governments and cooperation in the defense industry.

Denys Shmyhal discussed with the OECD Secretary-General the strengthening of cooperation for Ukraine's integration. In two years, Kyiv has joined eight legal instruments of the organization.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine stated that the "Web" operation showed Ukraine's ability to reach Russian military facilities far beyond the border regions. Ukraine has been offering a complete ceasefire for two months, which the Russians have not yet agreed to.

The drone coalition for Ukraine may expand to 20 members, including Belgium and Turkey planning to join. Participants pledged to allocate 2.75 billion euros.

The government will pay UAH 200,000 to medical school graduates who will work in rural areas or in areas of active hostilities. This should overcome the shortage of personnel.

Gas volumes in storage facilities are 40% higher than last year. The government has created a headquarters under the leadership of Oleksiy Kuleba to coordinate preparations for the heating season and the restoration of the energy system.