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Denys Shmyhal

Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
Denys Anatoliyovych Shmyhal was born on October 13, 1975, in Lviv. He received his education at Lviv Polytechnic National University, where in 2003 he also earned a Ph.D. in Economics. Throughout his career, he held leadership positions at enterprises in Lviv and worked in the Lviv Regional State Administration. He served as the Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine. In 2020, he became the Prime Minister of Ukraine. Since July 2025, he has been the Minister of Defense.
2003
Earned a Ph.D. in Economics
2009
Began working at the Lviv Regional State Administration
2014
Appointed Deputy Head of the Main Directorate of MinDokhody (currently the State Tax Service) in Lviv Oblast
2015
Became CEO of "Lvivkholod" company
2020
Headed the Government of Ukraine
2025
Appointed Minister of Defense of Ukraine
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Ukraine needs more than 5 billion euros to prepare for the heating season - ShmyhalPhoto

As the Minister of Energy reported, Ukraine needs at least 5. 4 billion euros to prepare for the heating season.

Economy • April 26, 11:23 AM • 4234 views
IAEA Director General handed over to Ukraine a unique methodology for the operation of nuclear power plants during wartime

Rafael Grossi arrived in Ukraine for the 40th anniversary of Chornobyl and handed over the methodology for the operation of NPPs during war. Shmyhal thanked for the document and ambulances for ChAES and PAES.

Politics • April 26, 10:55 AM • 3919 views
Partners to allocate €100 million for Ukraine's winter preparations - what was agreed at the "Energy Ramstein"Photo

Partners will channel €100 million through the Energy Support Fund for winter preparations, announced at the "Energy Ramstein". They agreed to seek additional €829 million and thanked partner countries.

Economy • April 26, 10:25 AM • 4514 views
Modernization of NPPs and Chernobyl Zone Facilities - Ukraine and IAEA Will Cooperate to Develop Nuclear Energy

Ministry of Energy and IAEA Will Cooperate on Modernization of NPPs, Chernobyl, and Construction of New Units. Grossi Handed Over Methodology for NPPs During Wartime and Medical Vehicles.

Economy • April 26, 09:57 AM • 3706 views
What the Prime Minister and ministers read - the Ministry of Culture published a list

The Ministry of Culture published the reading recommendations of government officials for World Book Day. The list includes historical works, war diaries, and non-fiction.

Society • April 23, 11:05 AM • 3506 views
Government approves biomethane production development program until 2035 - Shmyhal

The Cabinet of Ministers plans to produce 2. 1 billion cubic meters of biomethane per year. The program envisages the construction of plants and attracting investments for energy independence.

Economy • April 22, 05:49 PM • 3607 views
Mobile substations, repairs, and new reserves – Ukraine has begun preparations for winter

Denys Shmyhal discussed the repair of the energy system and the purchase of up to 100 mobile substations. The government plans to double the speed of equipment delivery from partners.

Society • April 22, 01:49 PM • 2498 views
Shmyhal proposed to Germany to create a joint strategic reserve of energy equipment for Ukraine

Ukraine is initiating the creation of an international stock of critical components for rapid network repair. It is also planned to use equipment from German thermal power plants.

Economy • April 14, 07:15 PM • 3581 views
Zelenskyy and Merz held the first intergovernmental consultations in 20 years

In Berlin, energy, air defense, and a drone agreement were discussed. Germany confirmed its support for Ukraine's accession to the EU and the opening of a Unity Center.

Politics • April 14, 04:00 PM • 3633 views
Ukraine plans to accumulate 14.6 billion cubic meters of gas by the new heating season - Shmyhal

Denys Shmyhal announced a winter preparation plan with gas injection into underground storage facilities. The minimum volume for stable system operation is 13.2 billion cubic meters.

Society • April 9, 02:49 PM • 3071 views
Ukrenergo expands power outage schedules across Ukraine on April 8

Due to power shortages after Russian attacks, restrictions will be in effect from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Citizens are urged to limit the use of electrical appliances as much as possible.

Society • April 8, 12:59 PM • 2902 views
Outage schedules return today, power outages in 8 regions - Ministry of Energy

Consumption restrictions for industry and the population have been introduced in Ukraine. Due to shelling and bad weather, residents of eight regions of the country were left without electricity.

Society • April 8, 07:14 AM • 23639 views
Government updates rules for energy system development - Shmyhal

The Cabinet of Ministers approved new terms for tenders for the construction of 1 GW of capacity and quotas for renewable energy sources for 2026. The decisions are aimed at attracting investment.

Society • April 3, 08:28 AM • 4329 views
Kyiv found an alternative to Russian nuclear fuel - who it buys it from nowPhoto

Ukraine has replaced Russian nuclear fuel with resources from Westinghouse. The parties plan to build power units and localize production by 2028.

Economy • March 26, 09:20 AM • 5407 views
Shmyhal presented Ukraine's plans for building "energy hundreds" in the USAPhoto

Ukraine will develop autonomous energy clusters and decentralized generation. Shmyhal called on investors to participate in gas extraction and nuclear projects.

Economy • March 25, 05:15 PM • 4263 views
Shmyhal met with US Energy Secretary - discussed a $1.4 billion loan for Ukraine

Denys Shmyhal discussed DFC financing for energy equipment modernization with Chris Wright. Priorities include gas production and the development of the Odesa terminal.

Economy • March 24, 05:20 PM • 6705 views
A Strategic Reserve with a budget of almost 200 million euros will be created within the framework of the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine - ShmyhalPhoto

Within the framework of the Support Fund, an equipment reserve is being created to prepare for winter. Ukraine's total recovery needs are estimated at 5.4 billion euros.

Society • March 17, 02:42 PM • 4101 views
EU to open technical negotiations on next clusters for Ukraine tomorrow - Marta Kos

European Commissioner Marta Kos announced technical negotiations on all EU accession clusters. G7 allies are modernizing Ukraine's energy sector against Russian attacks.

Economy • March 16, 05:43 PM • 61384 views
The second meeting of "Energy Ramstein" took place in Brussels. Ukraine stated that it needs 5.4 billion eurosPhoto

Shmyhal announced financial needs at the Energy Ramstein meeting in Brussels. Funds are needed to prepare the energy system for next winter.

Economy • March 16, 04:56 PM • 4490 views
12% import, 1 GW deficit - Shmyhal revealed the real state of the energy system

Electricity imports account for 12% of consumption, and the enemy has damaged over 9 GW of generation. The authorities plan to restore 4 GW of capacity and accumulate 13 billion cubic meters of gas.

Society • March 13, 12:38 PM • 3607 views
320 "hits" - Shmyhal named the number of Russian missile and drone strikes on the Kremenchuk oil refinery

More than 60 missiles and 260 drones hit the Kremenchuk oil refinery. Ukraine imports 85% of its fuel.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 11:33 AM • 5211 views
Ukraine imports 85% of fuel amid global crisis due to war in the Middle East - minister

Denys Shmyhal announced the import of over 85% of fuel amid the crisis. The priority is to provide for the army and the sowing campaign; the resource situation is currently under control.

Economy • March 13, 11:03 AM • 2734 views
Verkhovna Rada failed the law on self-organization bodies of the populationPhoto

The parliament rejected bill No. 6319 due to a lack of votes and unsupported amendments. Only 205 people's deputies voted for the initiative.

Society • March 11, 09:49 AM • 4653 views
Russia damaged 9 GW of generation in Ukraine, there are plans to restore approximately 4 GW - Shmyhal

Shmyhal announced plans to restore 4 GW of energy capacity and attract 5 billion euros. The government is negotiating equipment from decommissioned European thermal power plants.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 06:03 PM • 6270 views
The situation on the fuel market in Ukraine: AMCU will check for possible abuses, and Ukrnafta will become a price benchmark

Yulia Svyrydenko discussed the availability of fuel on the market with operators. Ukrnafta will become a price benchmark, and the AMCU will check for possible abuses.

Economy • March 9, 01:29 PM • 4300 views
The government has allocated UAH 10 billion for the implementation of regional resilience plans

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated 10 billion hryvnias from the reserve fund for the implementation of regional and city resilience plans. The Coordination Center has begun work on these plans, with particular attention to frontline regions and Kyiv.

Economy • March 6, 04:32 PM • 4557 views
In Ukraine, the corporatization of SE "SkhidGZK" is planned to strengthen energy resilience

The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law on the corporatization of SE "SkhidGZK", which will be transformed into a joint-stock company with 100% state ownership. This strategic enterprise provides up to 40% of the uranium needs for Ukrainian nuclear power plants.

Economy • March 4, 06:25 PM • 6745 views
Ukraine's energy sector lost $24.8 billion in 4 years of the full-scale war - infographicPhoto

Over four years of full-scale Russian aggression, Ukraine's energy sector has suffered losses of $24. 8 billion. 27 GW of generation has been lost, of which 15.5 GW due to the occupation of energy facilities, including the Zaporizhzhia NPP.

Society • March 4, 07:36 AM • 6226 views
Ukraine's energy recovery will cost over $90 billion - Shmyhal

The restoration of Ukraine's energy sector, according to the World Bank, will cost $90. 6 billion. The government proposes public-private partnerships to attract investment.

Economy • February 26, 06:44 PM • 4202 views
Ukraine to receive liquefied natural gas via Klaipeda for the first time by end of March - Shmyhal

Ukraine will receive its first shipment of liquefied natural gas through the terminal in Klaipeda. Naftogaz and the Lithuanian Ignitis Group will ensure the supply of 90 million cubic meters by the end of March.

Society • February 26, 08:51 AM • 10848 views