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December 4, 02:10 PM • 58740 viewsThe Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the Ministry of Infrastructure to allocate UAH 2. 7 billion for the comprehensive reconstruction of several settlements. The funds will be used to restore critical infrastructure, housing and social facilities.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 1. 5 billion to Chernihiv region for the construction of fortifications and UAH 153 million for shelters in schools. A total of UAH 2.6 billion has been allocated this year to eliminate the consequences of the war in the region.
Prime Minister Shmyhal held a meeting on shelters in schools. The ministries prepared proposals for the construction of safe ground shelters and reinforcement of school buildings to improve the safety of students.
The President has signed a law implementing European Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial pollution. The law will come into force in 12 months and will help improve the environmental situation and the transition to green technologies.
The EU Council has confirmed that it has given the green light for the first disbursement of almost €4. 2 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the payments are expected later this month.
Ukraine received $3. 9 billion from the US and expects €4.2 billion from the EU under the Ukraine Facility program. Prime Minister Shmyhal said that the funds will be used for non-military budget expenditures and social obligations.
The Cabinet of Ministers has added funding for the construction of shelters, energy programs and dental prosthetics for defenders to the priority expenditures. This will allow us to receive funds faster and finance the necessary works and services without delay.
The Cabinet of Ministers is launching a pilot project for residents of 4 regions who will receive gas in cylinders as humanitarian aid. Local authorities will collect applications from citizens and pass them on to gas distribution networks.
The government has adopted a resolution not to apply blackout schedules to consumers who use at least 80% of their own electricity. This stimulates energy autonomy of businesses and increases the country's energy resilience.
In July, Ukraine exported a record 219 thousand tons of semi-finished iron products worth $109. 4 million. The country's total exports increased by 9% compared to June, reaching almost $3 billion.
The president of Ukraine discussed with the prime minister the use of blocked Russian assets. We are talking about the G7 decision on 5 50 billion for Ukraine and concrete steps to approach the real flow of funds.
President Zelensky and Prime Minister Shmygal worked out the order of work for the month. Ukraine received 3 3.9 billion from the US and expects about 4 billion euros from the EU in August.
The Cabinet of ministers has updated the rules for granting grants for the creation of orchards, berry fields and vineyards. The changes expand opportunities for winemakers and eliminate the mandatory installation of irrigation for grapes.
The government has reallocated almost UAH 147 million for the construction of military engineering and fortifications in Zaporizhzhia region. The funds will be used to equip defense lines and install a system of non-explosive barriers.
The Ukrainian government has approved a draft law ratifying an agreement with France for €200 million in grants. The funds will be used to restore critical infrastructure and support priority sectors of Ukraine's economy.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution to implement a pilot water supply project in Donetsk Oblast by the end of 2025. The project aims to simplify permitting procedures and reduce the time for the construction of artesian wells.
The Ukrainian government has approved a draft agreement with the EU to receive €50 million for port repairs. During the 11 months of the sea corridor's operation, cargo turnover in the ports of Greater Odesa amounted to 60 million tons.
The Prime Minister announced the return of 310 thousand hectares of agricultural land after demining. Ukraine has 47 mine action operators and more than 2,200 deminers, and the government allocates UAH 3.5 billion for humanitarian demining.
Prime Minister Shmyhal reports $12. 4 billion in food exports from Ukraine in the first half of the year. The government is supporting farmers with grants, compensation, and soft loans, as well as helping with logistics and demining.
In July 2024, Ukraine imported 837. 8 thousand MWh of electricity, which is 2% less than in June. The largest share of imports came from Hungary (45%), followed by Poland (19%) and Romania (18%).
The President of Ukraine announced the preparation of personnel decisions at the government level. It is planned to provide an opportunity for more children to study offline in the fall, as far as possible in the context of the war.
President Zelenskiy announced that he is preparing staffing and additional solutions to increase full-time education in schools this fall. The government is working to ensure normal school life in times of war.
The EU ignored Hungary and Slovakia's concerns about Ukraine's sanctions against Lukoil. The European Commission stated that the sanctions do not affect oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.
Within a month, Ukrainian farmers submitted 100 applications for compensation for the demining of agricultural land. Over the year, more than 30 thousand square kilometers of potentially mined areas were returned to use.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine assured the Slovak ambassador that sanctions against Russian companies do not pose a threat to Bratislava. Shmyhal emphasized Ukraine's readiness to implement projects to strengthen energy security with the EU.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine discussed with the Vice President of the European Commission the decision of the G7 to provide Ukraine with $50 billion. The funds are to be made available by the end of this year.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Vice President of the European Commission. They discussed energy sanctions, Ukraine's receipt of $50 billion from Russian assets, and the Ukraine Facility program.
The first consultations between business and the government on tax increases were held. No consensus was reached, and the parties agreed to continue the dialog next week in a Verkhovna Rada committee.
The Ukrainian government plans to raise an additional UAH 500 billion to finance defense. 75% of the funds will be raised through domestic borrowing and budget overruns, and 25% will be raised through revised tax policy.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held talks with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico on energy security. Shmyhal emphasized that Ukrainian sanctions do not threaten the energy security of Slovakia and Europe.
