Denys Shmyhal
Ukrenergo reported an increase in electricity consumption due to cloudy weather and inefficiency of solar power plants. It is recommended to use powerful appliances from 10:00 to 18:00.
The Cabinet of Ministers will redistribute 6. 3 million hryvnias for the repair of two buildings of Okhmatdyt and the historical outpatient clinic. 5.4 million UAH will be directed to the repair of the treatment building No. 3, the rest - for the restoration of the outpatient clinic for laborers.
The Cabinet of Ministers is making a decision regarding roaming "visa-free" travel with the European Union. Prime Minister Shmyhal stated that this will strengthen the connection of Ukrainians abroad with their homeland and promote the unity of the nation.
In Kherson, centralized heating for social facilities and most consumers will be stopped from March 12. Houses with individual heating will continue to receive heat until April 30.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated 3. 3 billion UAH for important medical projects, including the restoration of Okhmatdyt and the cancer institute in Kyiv. It was previously reported that the restoration of Okhmatdyt, damaged in the summer, has been postponed to after 2024.
The Cabinet made a decision to allocate additional funds for the recovery of communities. The money will be used for the repair of hospitals, schools, and infrastructure.
The only way to protect Ukraine from Russian ballistic missiles is the Patriot systems, the ammunition for which may run out. The US has suspended military aid, and other countries cannot produce these missiles.
Starting from September 2025, students in grades 5-11 in frontline regions will receive free meals in schools. Currently, over 1.6 million children in grades 1-4 are provided with free lunches.
Ukraine plans to meet 100% of its artillery needs through domestic production this year and to manufacture over 2. 5 million drones. Over the past three years, the defense industry has grown to $35 billion.
Ukraine's treasury account has 126 billion UAH, and foreign exchange reserves amount to $40. 3 billion. The budget plan for January-February has been exceeded by 2 billion UAH, and the deficit of $38 billion is planned to be covered by international assistance.
In the last three years, Ukraine has reduced the number of officials by 30%, which amounts to over 30,000 people. The optimization of the state apparatus continues through the digitization of services and the improvement of registries.
Ukraine has not received official proposals regarding the deployment of foreign military contingents from its partners. The Prime Minister stated readiness to discuss this issue after receiving specific proposals.
Ukraine is ready for peace negotiations, but only on its own terms and according to the President's formula. The Prime Minister named potential security guarantors for Ukraine, including the USA, the EU, and the United Kingdom.
Ukraine is ready to sign an agreement with the USA to create a joint investment fund. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of maintaining partnership with the USA in military, financial, and political spheres.
Shmyhal stated Ukraine's readiness to sign a framework agreement with the USA regarding the establishment of a joint investment fund. Ukraine expects specific agreements at the diplomatic level following public signals from the American side.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine acknowledged the existence of risks regarding the provision of ammunition and maintenance for the Patriot system. Shmyhal assured that Ukraine, together with its partners, will find a solution to this problem.
The framework agreement between Ukraine and the USA provides for the creation of a joint Investment Development Fund. Ukraine will contribute 50% of future revenues from mineral resources, but work on the main agreement has not yet begun.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine stated that "Plan B" is not being considered, the only option is victory and survival. In the event of a cessation of support from the EU and the USA, Ukraine will continue the fight for victory.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine reported that as of yesterday, aid from the United States was coming in unchanged. This refutes media reports about Trump's order to suspend aid.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that the government does not plan to raise tariffs in the near future. Electricity consumption in Ukraine has decreased by 2.3% compared to the previous working day.
Ukraine plans to open all six negotiation clusters for EU membership in 2025. Three clusters are set to be opened during the Polish presidency, and the other three during the Danish presidency.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine expressed gratitude to the American nation and confirmed readiness to sign the prepared agreement. The details of the document are not yet disclosed.
The Ukrainian defense industry has reached a capacity of $35 billion and has entered the TOP-50 global defense companies. The production of weapons and equipment has increased significantly, particularly artillery - threefold, and armored personnel carriers - fivefold.
At the meeting of the Staff, they analyzed the packages of military assistance and funding for 2025. They discussed issues of state resilience and ways to achieve peace through diplomacy.
Due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities, restrictions for industry and business will be introduced tomorrow. The restrictions will be in effect from 06:00 to 09:00 and from 15:00 to 22:00; household consumers will not be disconnected.
Ukraine and the IMF reached an agreement at the expert level on the seventh review of the EFF program. The total amount of support is $15.5 billion, of which $9.8 billion has already been disbursed.
February 28 is the last day to apply for Winter eHelp, and 14. 4 million Ukrainians have already applied for the payment. The funds can be used until the end of the year, and other social programs will continue to operate.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to re-accrue subsidies to citizens who did not receive them due to late submission of data. The changes also apply to rental subsidies for IDPs in Kharkiv and Sumy.
Pensions will increase by 11. 5% for 10 million pensioners, and prices for 200 popular medicines will be reduced by up to 50%. Payments for 1.2 million IDPs will automatically continue and subsidies will be settled.
Ukraine has a signed security assurance agreement with the United States and about 30 other similar agreements with other partners. Some of the agreements are already in place, with partners providing financial assistance and weapons.