January 21, 12:22 PM • 7022 views
06:19 PM • 2958 views03:49 PM • 4710 viewsThe 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.
Ukraine is negotiating with the US on an agreement on mineral resources, but has "red lines". The conditions include the Constitution, the course to the EU and international law, Shmyhal emphasized.
Ukraine expects the extension of the agreement with the EU on freight transport by road until the end of 2025. Thanks to the agreement, Ukrainian carriers will not need additional permits.
The EU has transferred another 1 billion euros to Ukraine within the G7 ERA initiative. In total, Ukraine has received 5 billion euros since the beginning of the year, and another 13 billion euros are expected by the end of the year.
The European Investment Bank is providing Ukraine with 300 million euros to rebuild energy and critical infrastructure. The funds will go to centralized heating, water supply and modernization of social services.
The EU has transferred 1 billion euros to Ukraine under the ERA initiative, which is the third tranche from the revenues from frozen Russian assets. The funds will be used for priority expenditures of the state budget.
The tenth meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council will take place on April 9, 2025 in Brussels. The impact of the war, the reconstruction of Ukraine and financial assistance from the EU will be discussed.
A new checkpoint "Velyka Palad - Nodyhodos" has started operating in Zakarpattia. It is designed for cars and pedestrians and will increase the capacity of the border.
Ukraine has signed an updated free trade agreement with the EFTA countries, which opens up new opportunities for business. The agreement includes modern rules of origin for goods and reduces barriers to market access for goods.
The Cabinet of Ministers has cancelled another 204 outdated regulatory norms in various fields, which will give an economic effect of more than UAH 600 million. There will be less bureaucracy for entrepreneurs.
Since the beginning of the invasion, 811 incidents have been recorded due to explosive objects. The most contaminated are Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions.
Infrastructure destroyed by the Russians is being restored in Ukraine. More than 800 schools and about a thousand medical facilities have been rebuilt, Prime Minister Shmyhal said.
The grant amount has been increased to UAH 300,000 for one job and up to UAH 500,000 for two. Already 25,000 entrepreneurs have received grants for UAH 12 billion.
Sowing has begun in all regions of Ukraine, almost a million hectares have been sown. The government has demined over 1,000 hectares of agricultural land.
The Ministry of Energy has denied information about a possible increase in electricity and gas tariffs. The issue of tariff revision is not currently on the agenda.
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced that Ukraine's budgetary need for international support in 2025 is $39. 3 billion. Partners have confirmed their willingness to cover this amount.
Ukraine maintains a high level of electricity consumption. Energy workers ask not to turn on several powerful electrical appliances at the same time from 9:00 to 21:00.
Ukraine and the EIB have agreed on financing of €100 million for the restoration of critical infrastructure, including water pipes and sewage systems. The total portfolio of EIB projects in Ukraine amounts to €4.3 billion.
Ukrenergo reported that electricity consumption corresponds to seasonal indicators. Ukrainians were urged to consume electricity sparingly from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
According to the Prime Minister, the government has allocated an additional 1. 5 billion hryvnias to complete reconstruction projects. Funds have also been allocated for the restoration of the Champion Stadium in Irpen.
The Prime Minister declared UAH 1. 16 million in salary. His wife received over UAH 8.4 million in income and UAH 35,000 in pension, owns a house, land, and real estate in Lviv.
