December 6, 05:30 PM • 15619 viewsDecember 4, 02:10 PM • 41231 viewsLatvia has provided Ukraine with military aid worth over €501 million. The countries discussed further cooperation, including support for the defense industry, military training, and the creation of a transport corridor.
Ukraine has formed 36 working groups to prepare positions for negotiation clusters with the EU. The government plans to go through the negotiation process as quickly as possible and make 2025 a turning point in European integration.
Ukraine expects the results of negotiations with the EU on joint customs control this year. It is planned to reconstruct 28 checkpoints and build 6 new ones by 2030.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico proposed to Zelenskyy to meet to discuss the cessation of Russian gas transit. The meeting is planned to be held on the territory of Slovakia near the Ukrainian border.
The government has allocated 5 billion UAH from the reserve fund for the "Winter eSupport" program. The payment mechanism for people over 60 and persons with disabilities through Ukrposhta has also been improved.
The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized the booking of emergency crews of gas distribution systems. The requirements for the level of monthly salary when booking them were canceled.
In 2025, more than 26% of Ukraine's GDP will be spent on defense, amounting to UAH 2. 2 trillion. The priority will be to develop the Ukrainian defense industry to produce drones, missiles, and armored vehicles.
In December, the government additionally financed 100 brigades for UAH 25-27 million each on the instructions of the President. The funds were used to purchase drones, spare parts, and maintain combat capability.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to regulate the issue of reserving repair crews of gas distribution network operators from mobilization. The decision will be implemented on January 10, Prime Minister Shmyhal said.
In Ukraine, 900-950 thousand people have been reserved for mobilization. According to the Prime Minister, this figure has been fixed for a long time and does not affect the mobilization process.
In 2024, 35 thousand square kilometers of territory were surveyed and demined in Ukraine, of which 17 thousand square kilometers were returned to use. 73 mine action operators and 200 mechanical demining vehicles were engaged.
The Defense Ministry and the General Staff are focused on rotating front-line units instead of demobilizing them. The Verkhovna Rada summons Prime Minister Shmyhal due to the lack of a draft law on demobilization.
The Verkhovna Rada has voted to summon the Prime Minister over the government's failure to fulfill its obligation to draft a law on demobilization. Shmyhal is to report to parliament on this issue on Friday.
The government approved a draft law introducing the concept of an “eco-industrial park”. The new model envisages the use of alternative energy sources and rational resource management.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allocate UAH 20 billion for the eHouse program in 2025. Priority will be given to the military, veterans, doctors and teachers, and the total amount of loans issued has already exceeded UAH 24 billion.
The government has included Myronivka Industrial Park in the Register of Industrial Parks. The project will create 1,500 jobs and attract over UAH 1 billion in investments.
8 million citizens received UAH 1000 each through the Winter is Support program, with a total of 11 million applications submitted. New support programs for teachers and IDPs are also being launched.
In 2024, Ukraine exported goods worth more than $41 billion, reaching pre-war levels. More than 97 million tons of cargo were transshipped through the sea corridor and ports.
In Ukraine, about a million people have the status of combatants as of the end of 2024. The government is introducing new programs to support veterans, including quarterly payments for sports and the creation of a unified registry.
Denys Shmyhal presented a plan to reform social policy, including a new system of social benefits and pension reform. Special attention is paid to supporting veterans through the creation of special spaces and medical services.
The government plans to create a mechanism for the full confiscation of Russian frozen assets this year. Ukraine expects $50 billion from the G7 and the EU to be secured by frozen Russian assets.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to launch a unified platform for housing and communal services to improve control over the quality of services. The project will become a tool for interaction between consumers, suppliers and the state.
The Government will allocate UAH 2. 6 billion to renovate 15 medical institutions, including the restoration of Okhmatdyt. The Affordable Medicines program will receive a record UAH 6.6 billion and 30 new active ingredients.
Zelenskyy has ordered the production of 30,000 long-range drones, and plans to produce about 3,000 cruise missiles and drone missiles. The budget allocated UAH 739 billion for weapons and military equipment.
More than 40,000 delayed MSEC cases were transferred to expert teams for review. 1476 expert teams were formed in 291 medical institutions, involving more than 5,000 doctors.
More than UAH 100 billion remained in the single treasury account and more than UAH 163 billion in foreign currency accounts. During the year, Ukraine attracted USD 41.7 billion in external financing, of which USD 12.6 billion were non-repayable grants.
The government plans to cover the 2025 budget deficit with $36. 9 billion in external borrowings. The EU, IMF, and the US will be the main donors, and Ukraine's economy may grow by 4.3%.
There are 460 veterans' support specialists in Ukraine, and their number will grow every month. The state provides comprehensive support, from free dental prosthetics to housing and business grants.
The Ukrainian defense-industrial complex has significantly increased production, involving more than 800 companies. Through the "Army of Drones" project, 1.2 million drones have been purchased, and domestic products account for more than 96% of the drone segment.
The Cabinet of Ministers is improving the mechanism for calculating subventions for educational projects through the DREAM system. UAH 6.2 billion will be allocated for the construction of shelters, UAH 960 million for canteens, and an additional UAH 500 million for fire protection.
