Denys Shmyhal

Denys Shmyhal said that the passage of winter depends on the intensity of Russian attacks on the energy system. Ukraine is increasing electricity imports and has sufficient energy reserves.

The Cabinet of Ministers is conducting an audit of the criticality of enterprises and plans to introduce new parameters for booking employees. A specific minimum salary amount will be set instead of the regional average for the possibility of booking.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that almost all summonses through the Oberig register are sent to people without official employment. Only 2% of the summonses over the past two months have been issued to working citizens.

The Cabinet of Ministers approves a program of preferential lending for critical defense companies with loans of up to UAH 500 million. The funds can be used for the production of weapons and military equipment at 5% per annum for up to 5 years.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 42 billion for subsidies in 2025. 2.8 million Ukrainian families will receive housing subsidies and benefits, and IDPs will be able to receive rental assistance.

The Ministry of Social Policy will develop a mechanism to preserve subsidies for Ukrainians installing alternative energy sources. The right to a subsidy will be preserved if the cost of the equipment does not exceed UAH 150 thousand.

Ukraine has enough gas in underground storage facilities for all categories of consumers for the winter. For the second heating season in a row, the country will use exclusively Ukrainian gas, Prime Minister Shmyhal said.

The Government will maintain subsidies for owners of alternative energy sources worth up to UAH 150 thousand. The Ministry of Social Policy will develop a mechanism to preserve the amount of subsidies in case of power outages.

Ukraine has signed agreements with the World Bank for $600 million under the RISE program to support business. The project will run until 2027 with a total budget of over $1 billion.

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted in the first reading the draft state budget for 2025 with expenditures of over UAH 3. 6 trillion. Security and defense remain the top priority with funding of UAH 2.2 trillion.

The College of Commissioners of the European Commission has approved a report on Ukraine's progress in reforms for EU membership. Provided all requirements are met, negotiations on clusters can begin in 2025.

During a government meeting, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal assured that the state will continue to fulfill its obligations to pay pensions. He emphasized that these obligations are carefully observed.

The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing a comprehensive package of winter aid for Ukrainian families, including UAH 1000 in eSupport and subsidies. The Affordable Medicines program will be expanded, and families with solid fuel will receive up to UAH 21 thousand.

Experts shared tips on how to insulate your home before the heating season. Recommendations include checking windows, insulating doors, installing heat-reflective screens, and controlling air humidity.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a plan to fight corruption in medical and social expert commissions and set up a group to review their decisions. MSECs will be liquidated by the end of the year, and inspections will last three months.

Every educational institution in Ukraine will receive an electronic security passport. These passports will be available to law enforcement and the SES to improve the security of the educational environment.

The Ukrainian government plans to completely renovate 100 training and practical centers in vocational education institutions. The changes will include new workshops and optimization of the financing process through the state budget.

The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate an additional UAH 142 million to rebuild a hospital in Zaporizhzhia and five apartment buildings in Irpin and Bucha. The largest amount of UAH 64.5 million will be allocated for the reconstruction of the hospital.

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to create a reserve of materials for the construction of fortifications. This will allow the construction of fortifications to be deployed promptly in places designated by the military.

Ukraine is continuing to implement the four-year EUR 50 billion Ukraine Facility program with the EU. Shmyhal also confirmed continued cooperation with the IMF and insisted on the confiscation of Russian assets.

The G7 and the EU will provide Ukraine with about $50 billion from frozen Russian assets. The funds are to be used for defense, recovery and support of Ukrainians this year.

At the meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, the Victory Plan was discussed with the heads of regions and communities. Shmyhal emphasized the importance of Ukrainian unity and thanked the local leaders for their initiatives.

President Zelenskyy heard a report from Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi on the situation at the front and the kursk operation. Most attention was paid to the difficult areas in Donetsk region and the needs of the soldiers.

The United States will provide up to $20 billion in additional aid to Ukraine as part of a $50 billion support package from the G7 and the EU. The funds will be raised from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets to meet Ukraine's financial needs in 2025.

The IMF has provided Ukraine with $1. 1 billion after the fifth review of the EFF program. The funds will be used to cover important non-military budget expenditures, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

Health Minister Viktor Lyashko has answered whether he is going to resign because of the MSEC scandal. The Health Minister noted that reforming the MSEC is more difficult than writing a letter of resignation.

Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the dismissal of the leadership of the MSEC and the relevant department of the Ministry of Health. By the end of the year, the MSEC will be liquidated, a new European model will be introduced, and unreasonable decisions on disability will be reviewed.

President Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council to discuss abuses in the MSEC. Decisions on digitalization of processes, verification of declarations and review of unjustified decisions on disability of officials were approved.

Ukrainian banks have approved applications for UAH 7. 9 billion in loans for energy programs, of which more than UAH 2 billion have already been disbursed. The programs are aimed at increasing the energy independence of businesses and households.

The Cabinet of Ministers has included Chernivtsi Park in the Register of Industrial Parks. This will create about 750 new jobs in the processing industry, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.