Denys Shmyhal

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.

The EU has signed a memorandum on providing Ukraine with macro-financial assistance worth 18. 1 billion euros under the G7 package. The funds are backed by profits from frozen Russian assets.

The president of Ukraine approved the budget for 2025 with expenditures of UAH 3. 6 trillion and revenues of UAH 2.05 trillion. the largest share of funds - UAH 2.23 trillion - will go to defense and security.

The chairman of the Verkhovna Rada signed draft laws on the state budget-2025 and amendments to the tax code. The documents were submitted for signature to President Zelensky, who promised to sign them on November 28.

The World Bank has approved additional funding of додаткове 664 million for the INSPIRE project in Ukraine. The funds will be used for 29 types of social payments to vulnerable segments of the population, the main funding comes from Japan.

President Zelensky will sign the law on the state budget for 2025 on November 28 after receiving it from the Verkhovna Rada. 60% of budget expenditures are directed to the security and defense sector.

Laws on the state budget 2025 and amendments to the tax code will be signed in the coming days. 60% of spending will be spent on defense, including млрд 739 billion on military equipment and weapons.

The Verkhovna Rada reported on the lack of funds for the repair of roads remote from the front. Only critical repairs in the frontline areas in the amount of UAH 12.6 billion will receive funding.

The Cabinet of ministers adopted a resolution on digitalization of application submission for mine action operators through the Diya portal. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Ukraine has cleared 35.5 thousand square kilometers of territory with the participation of 66 certified operators.

The Cabinet of ministers redirected more than UAH 268 million for free hot meals for Primary School students. For 2024, the budget provides for UAH 2.9 billion for food and UAH 960 million for the modernization of food halls.

The government will allocate 1000 UAH of additional assistance to orphans and children without parental care for St. Nicholas Day. The Cabinet of ministers also adopted a strategy to ensure the right of children to family education until 2028.

The government has launched a winter support program for low-income families and IDPs. In December, they will receive UAH 6,500 for each child to buy winter clothes.

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to raise $4. 8 billion from the World Bank as part of the PEACE project. Funding from the United States and partners will be used for social and humanitarian programs.

The Cabinet of Ministers approves a bill to increase payments to families of fallen civilian defenders from UAH 1. 9 million to UAH 15 million. The government is also stepping up support for veterans' sports for rehabilitation.

The WFP has approved a strategic plan to assist Ukraine for 2025-2027 with a budget of $2. 1 billion. The plan includes humanitarian assistance, demining, and support for agricultural exports.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted the State Budget for 2025 with record defense spending. UAH 739 billion is allocated for the production and purchase of weapons, and pensions are to be indexed.