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06:19 PM • 1682 views03:49 PM • 3710 viewsThe MPs did not support the proposal to summon Shmyhal and Svyrydenko to discuss the details of the resource deal. The coalition argued that “it is very difficult for government officials now”.
The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the deadline for re-booking employees liable for military service until March 31 due to cyberattacks on state registers. Businesses will have additional time to confirm their criticality status and re-book their staff.
The Cabinet of Ministers has regulated the issue of pharmacy discounts for patients with chronic diseases. The maximum trade margin of 25% for prescription drugs costing up to UAH 1000 has been established.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an 11. 5% pension indexation for more than 10 million citizens starting March 1. The minimum increase will be UAH 100, and the maximum increase will be UAH 1,500.
European Commissioner Martha Kos expects three clusters of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU to open in the first half of 2024. The European Commission also offers Ukraine to join the EU's internal energy market by April 27.
According to recent estimates, rebuilding Ukraine will cost about 500 billion euros. Ukraine offers Europe strategic cooperation in energy, critical materials and technology.
Ukraine's Prime Minister urged the EU to speed up negotiations on all six integration clusters. Hungary has blocked negotiations on the first cluster, demanding additional conditions for the protection of minorities.
The parliament held a meeting with government officials, international partners, and clergy to pray for Ukraine. Prime Minister Shmyhal noted the successes and unity of the Ukrainian people over the three years of full-scale war.
The government plans to extend the deadline for re-booking of employees liable for military service until March 31, 2024. The decision is due to the inaccessibility of state registers for more than 20 days due to cyberattacks.
Prime Minister Shmyhal confirmed the attraction of $38. 4 billion in financing from European partners in 2025. Ukraine cooperates with the IMF, the European Commission, the World Bank, and other financial institutions.
Prime Minister Shmyhal reported a sixfold increase in the capabilities of the Ukrainian defense industry since the start of the full-scale invasion. Ukraine has significantly increased the production of ammunition, equipment, and drones.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Vice-President of the European Commission on the 16th package of sanctions against Russia. The parties discussed military support for Ukraine and ensuring peace in Europe.
Russians are deliberately attacking Ukraine's gas production and energy facilities in an attempt to cause a humanitarian catastrophe. Following the latest attacks in the south of the country, power engineers have been restoring heat supply in Mykolaiv and Odesa around the clock.
In January, drone production in Ukraine increased 10-fold year-on-year. The government allocates an additional UAH 7.9 billion for the purchase of drones through the State Special Communications Service.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine held a constructive meeting with Keith Kellogg, the US President's representative. They discussed issues of a just peace, security guarantees and joint development of defense production.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine had a productive conversation with the Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk. They discussed military logistics, European integration and support for the 16th package of EU sanctions.
The State Emergency Service reports normal radiation background at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant after the Russian strike on February 14. Rescuers continue to extinguish smoldering areas and repair the damaged shelter.
The IMF mission will start the seventh review of the EFF program this week. Ukraine plans to raise $2.7 billion in 2025, bringing total support since the start of the war to $12.4 billion.
The Ministry of Energy has been instructed to coordinate the defense of the gas transportation system with the military. The government is working on a gas supply strategy and increasing domestic gas production.
Work continues at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant to localize two smoldering centers after a Russian drone hit. Damage to the outer cladding of the arch and supporting structures was detected, but the radiation background has not changed.
The government approved the Priority Action Plan for 2025, which contains 392 tasks for ministries and agencies. The plan includes European integration commitments, cooperation with the IMF, and modernization of public services.
The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate UAH 460. 5 million in subventions for the construction of shelters in schools and military lyceums in 7 regions and 18 communities. It is planned to build more than 200 shelters by 2025.
Ukrainian banks provided over UAH 13 billion in loans for the installation of energy equipment. This will increase energy capacity by 530 MW.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocates UAH 1. 5 billion to maintain the safe condition of the Chornobyl NPP shelter after it was damaged by a Russian drone. An additional €400 million is planned to be raised from the EIB for energy-efficient reconstruction.
The College of European Commissioners will arrive in Ukraine next week. Consultations with the government are planned on security, sanctions against Russia and economic cooperation.
Inflation in Ukraine reached 12. 9%, which led to higher prices for vegetables and dairy products. The reasons for this were weather conditions, labor shortages, and an increase in dairy exports.
Russian drones damaged the Mykolaiv CHP plant, leaving 46,000 customers without heating. The city has deployed 67 “invincibility points” and is connecting modular boiler rooms for hospitals.
Senator Lindsey Graham said that Ukraine's $3 trillion in mineral resources is a strong argument for US support. He emphasized the importance of a deal on resources for countering Putin.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 5. 1 billion to support domestic production and demining. The largest amount of funds - UAH 2 billion - was allocated for the demining of agricultural land with full compensation to farmers.
A Russian drone has damaged the protective shelter of Chornobyl NPP Unit 4. Ukraine is consulting with international partners to repair the damage, and the radiation background is now normal.
