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11:25 AM • 5918 viewsDecember 4, 02:10 PM • 47772 viewsIn 2025, more than UAH 2. 2 trillion is allocated for the Defense Forces, which is 26.3% of GDP. Funding will be provided through changes to the Tax Code and funds from the ERA program.
The company has started paying UAH 1,000 as part of the Winter eSupport program. You can apply through Diia, partner banks or Ukrposhta, and the funds can be spent on medicines, utilities, education and assistance to the Armed Forces.
The Cabinet of Ministers added 30 new active substances to the Affordable Medicines program and allowed the purchase of medicines with eSupport funds. The list of medicines for children has been expanded and the network of pharmacies participating in the program has been increased.
The Cabinet of Ministers has defined the criteria for debt restructuring of heat supply companies and water utilities affected by hostilities. The right to defer payment will be granted to enterprises with destroyed or damaged infrastructure.
The Cabinet of Ministers is launching a pilot project to digitalize services for the military through the Diia portal. Servicemen and their families will be able to apply for disability status, pensions, benefits, and other types of state support online.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an agreement with Romania to build a road bridge across the Tisza River. The new logistics hub will connect the Bila Tserkva and Sighetu Marmatiei checkpoints to speed up the movement of people and goods.
Ukraine will receive $454 million from the World Bank for healthcare development under the THRIVE project. The money will be used to strengthen the effectiveness of the healthcare system in times of war.
The president of the unrecognized PMR signed a decree on the introduction of an economic emergency due to the threat of stopping Russian gas supplies. The decree provides for a special regime for gas purchases and restrictions on economic activity for 30 days.
The prime ministers of Ukraine and Estonia signed a joint statement on increasing rehabilitation pressure on the Russian Federation. The countries are calling for a full trade embargo and sanctions against Russian oil and gas companies.
Ukraine will receive a power unit from an Estonian power plant, which will provide electricity to 150 thousand people. In 2025, it is planned to transfer two more power units.
Estonia provided Ukraine with defense support for 542 million euros, which is 1. 4% of the country's GDP. Over the next three years, Estonia will allocate 0.25% of its GDP annually to support Ukraine.
An industrial park "Muzhay" will be created on the territory of the Beregovo community, which will provide 427 jobs. The park will specialize in food production, paper production and motor transport.
The government has allocated more than UAH 600 million for the repair of apartment buildings in the Kharkiv region. Support was provided to more than 26 thousand families whose homes were affected by Russian attacks.
Artsiz City Council appeals to the highest authorities regarding the introduction of electricity benefits for non-gasified areas. The head of the Odessa RSA Oleg Kiper promised to help by sending an appeal to the Prime Minister.
Ukrposhta will automatically pay UAH 1,000 to recipients of pensions and subsidies under the Winter support program. More than 5 million applications have already been submitted through Diya, and the Affordable Medicines Program will expand from 2025.
The government has allocated a record UAH 2. 7 billion for the construction of protective shelters in educational institutions of the Kharkiv region. The new shelters will have a dual purpose and will be equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay.
The Cabinet of ministers is preparing the largest expansion of the Affordable Medicines Program, which already covers more than 500 drugs. For remote and frontline territories, a "mobile pharmacy" and delivery via Ukrposhta were launched.
Prime Minister Denis Shmygal said that utility tariffs will remain unchanged until the end of the heating season - no increases are planned.
The Cabinet of Ministers has renamed the Ministry of Reintegration to the Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Oleksiy Chernyshov as the new head of the agency.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed Oleksiy Chernyshov as Vice Prime Minister - Minister of National Unity. The new ministry will be responsible for the return of Ukrainians and countering Russian influences abroad.
The Verkhovna Rada has begun considering the candidacy of Oleksiy Chernyshov for the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity. Prime Minister Shmyhal is personally presenting the candidate.
Almost 140 thousand km2 of Ukrainian territory needs to be cleared, of which 35. 5 thousand km2 has already been cleared. More than 4 thousand sappers are working on mine clearance, and 50 partner countries have allocated more than. 1 billion in assistance.
The president of Ukraine reported 1,120 massive Russian attacks against the Ukrainian energy system. Prime minister Shmygal assured that the situation remains under control, despite the 11th massive attack.
The law on raising taxes will come into force on December 1 and will bring an additional UAH 8 billion in 2024. All funds are used to finance the salaries of military personnel.
Experts spoke about effective ways to save electricity in conditions of shortage. Tips include using LED lamps, Eco-modes of household appliances, and proper energy consumption planning.
The Cabinet of ministers has extended the pilot project on free dental prosthetics for the military until the end of 2024. The program provides for dental treatment in the amount of up to 25 thousand hryvnias, which was really used by more than 11 thousand people.
The Cabinet of ministers approved the veterans ' policy strategy until 2030 with three key goals. The plan calls for improving the well-being of Veterans, honoring them, and engaging them in national security.
Ukraine's energy system remains under control despite the difficult situation. For businesses that provide 60% of their own consumption, the shutdown has been lifted, and electricity imports from the EU continue.
The chairman of the Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada named three factors that may lead to a lack of funds for defense in 2025. UAH 2.2 trillion is provided for the security and defense sector.
Ukraine has received 1 100 million in budget assistance from the Republic of Korea to support the social sphere. The two countries signed an agreement on the possibility of raising up to 2 2.1 billion.
