Denys Shmyhal
Social policy is changing in Ukraine: family support, pension reform, inclusive labor market, active longevity and the return of Ukrainians, Shmyhal emphasized.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over UAH 11 billion for equipping shelters in schools and UAH 2 billion for school buses as part of the "School Offline" policy for 2025. Additionally, UAH 272.5 million in subsidies has been allocated for 21 regions.
The Cabinet of Ministers has canceled more than 1,900 regulatory acts and digitized permitting processes. Two draft laws were also approved, which abolish 63 permits in various fields and remove responsibility for their absence.
The EU has created a SAFE instrument with borrowing of up to €150 billion for investments in defense. Ukraine will receive support through increased military assistance and integration of defense industries.
Ukrenergo reported that the heating season will be difficult, as Russia has focused its attacks on gas production facilities. Losses amounted to almost 50% of all gas production.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Ukraine insists on full confiscation of frozen Russian assets. The parties also agreed on cooperation in the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16.
Thanks to the "Czech initiative," Ukraine received 1. 5 million shells last year and 400,000 this year. Since 2022, the Czech Republic has provided Ukraine with aid worth over $900 million.
European Commissioner Kos stated that opening the first cluster of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU may help resolve disagreements with Hungary. Ukraine has fulfilled all the requirements for opening the cluster.
The government allocates funds for the reconstruction of three residential buildings and a hospital in the Zaporizhzhia region. UAH 598 million was also allocated for reconstruction in the Kharkiv region.
The Prime Minister assured that the issue with deferrals for teachers and lecturers will be resolved. Changes will be made, mobilization is not a threat in the summer.
Ukraine and the European Commission are discussing trade conditions after June 5. The goal is to agree on a transitional period of visa-free trade before amendments are made to the Association Agreement.
There will be no significant changes to the booking criteria in the near future, they are transparent and understandable. The criteria satisfy the military, no review is planned.
The World Bank will allocate $84 million to Ukraine for the restoration of housing damaged by Russian aggression under the eRecovery program. The funding will allow the repair of more than 25,000 households.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine held a meeting on the mechanism for confiscating frozen Russian assets. Ukraine is strengthening its defense at the expense of profits from these assets.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with German Foreign Minister Wadefuhl in Lviv. They discussed the situation at the front, increasing pressure on Russia, Ukraine's European integration, and the expected 17th package of EU sanctions.
An international coalition of 39 states has officially supported the creation of a special tribunal regarding the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine. The formal process will begin on May 13-14.
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the approaching start of a special tribunal for Russian officials who gave criminal orders. The formation of the tribunal within the Council of Europe will begin soon.
The EU will allocate funds from frozen Russian assets. One billion euros will go to the purchase of weapons from Ukrainian manufacturers, the rest - to artillery, ammunition and air defense.
Following the meeting in Lviv, the EU will allocate 1 billion euros to the Ukrainian defense industry. They also discussed the 17th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation and the confiscation of Russian assets.
EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas celebrated Europe Day together with Ukraine. She shared a photo with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Minister Andriy Sybiha.
Four "underground schools" will be built in Sumy, and there will be eleven in the region. One of them will accommodate 500 people, the cost of the project is UAH 117 million.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that the EU White Paper opens up new opportunities for Ukraine's integration into European security policy. This became known after a meeting with European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius.
Prime Minister Shmyhal discussed the implementation of the investment fund with Julie Davis. He also thanked the United States for its support in the fight against the aggressor and noted the role of American business.
The Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement on mineral resources between Ukraine and the United States. The agreement envisages the creation of an investment fund where Ukraine retains control over resources.
The US may contribute its share to the Reconstruction Investment Fund either through military aid or funds. Both options are currently being considered by the American side.
Government officials expect the Reconstruction Investment Fund to become operational within weeks of the agreement's ratification. The fund will be financed by the United States and 50% of rental payments from new deposits.
April frosts hit apricots the most, and peach prices may increase by 20-25% in summer. There are also losses in the blueberry and apple harvest.
Yulia Svyrydenko explained the mechanism of operation of the Investment Fund for Reconstruction with the USA. The fund can finance a mining project, but will not do it itself.
The agreement paves the way for defense support, as the U. S. can contribute in the form of military aid. The key principle of the agreement is 50-50 governance, with decisions made by consensus.
The Ministry of Finance plans to consider the possibility of increasing the minimum wage in 2026, taking into account available resources. The priority remains to provide for the military.