Denys Shmyhal

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine met with US Ambassador Bridget Brink. They discussed defense assistance, NATO membership, sanctions against Russia, and interparliamentary cooperation.

The Council for Support of Entrepreneurship will discuss the government's draft law on tax increases. The government proposes to increase the military tax to 5%, and for some transactions to 30%.

Ukraine's government plans to expand rail and road connections with Poland by opening a new border crossing point, and to set up a commission with Moldova to build a bridge across the Dniester.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the expansion of the electronic queue system 'eChezha' to 28 checkpoints. The system has been used by 1.4 million trucks and 100,000 buses, which has improved the convenience of crossing the border.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine expects the G7 to quickly develop procedures for the transfer of $50 billion from Russian assets. These funds are important for covering Ukraine's budget expenditures in 2025.

The government will approve the concept of a water supply program for 9 regions most affected by the war. The goal is to provide water to households and businesses, upgrade engineering systems and expand water supply sources.

Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the accumulation of over €550 million in the Energy Support Fund. The government is working to increase the capacity to import electricity before winter through ENTSO-E.

Slovak Prime Minister Fico announced that diesel supplies to Ukraine might be cut off if Kyiv does not resume transit of Lukoil oil. He offered a technical solution to his Ukrainian counterpart, Shmyhal.

The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has introduced a new online platform, Pulse, to collect business feedback on interaction with government agencies. The platform is in beta testing mode and allows you to evaluate the work of 22 government agencies.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine announced that he expects $3. 9 billion in direct budget support from the United States in the coming weeks. They also discussed energy aid and the use of frozen Russian assets.

Penny Pritzker, the U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Recovery and Rebuilding, has arrived in Kyiv. Together with American company executives, she aims to help Ukraine build its future, emphasizing the importance of a transparent business environment.

Slovak Prime Minister Fico offers Ukraine a technical solution to resume Russian oil transit. Slovakia emphasizes the importance of transit for the Slovneft refinery over more expensive alternatives.

Economy Minister Marchenko said that negotiations on debt restructuring have been ongoing since the beginning of the year. This will allow Ukraine to save about $12 billion over the next 3 years, which will be directed to the security and defense sector.

Estonia's new Prime Minister Kristen Mihal has announced tax increases and spending cuts to strengthen the country's security. The government plans to allocate €1.1 billion for defense projects and increase military spending by €4 billion over 5 years.

On July 26, stabilization schedules for power outages will be applied in Ukraine. There will be one round of outages in the morning and evening, and two rounds during peak hours.

DTEK announced the schedules of power outages on July 26 from 05:00 until the end of the day. The Prime Minister noted that the situation in the power system has improved, but repairs and restoration of equipment are ongoing.

Kherson region is the first in Ukraine in terms of demining with more than 800 sappers. The government plans to increase their number to 1,500 in a year and has launched support programs for farmers, including compensation for demining.

Prime Minister Shmyhal reported that the situation in Ukraine's energy system had improved and that repairs were continuing.

Kherson region has completed 97% of construction work on fortifications. The government has allocated more than UAH 2 billion for the construction of defense borders in the region this year, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal had an online conversation with the newly appointed Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Mihal. They discussed further support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and cooperation between the governments.

The Strategic Investment Council under the Government of Ukraine plans to approve the list of public investment projects for 2025 in September. The Council was created to prioritize and prepare a single portfolio of public investment projects.

The President of Ukraine discussed with Cardinal Parolin the consequences of Russian aggression and the path to peace. Zelenskyy thanked the Vatican for its support and participation in the Peace Summit in Switzerland.

The government launched loan programs for the installation of alternative energy sources. The first loans were issued to businesses and individuals.

Euroclear promises a first installment of €1. 5 billion from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine in July. The funds will be used for weapons, air defense, ammunition, and the development of the defense industry.

Starting in August, Ukrainians will be able to submit claims to the International Register of Losses under 12 new categories through Diia. This includes claims for loss of life, internal displacement, and damage to critical infrastructure.

The government has approved a food security strategy with three key objectives. It is aimed at developing agricultural production, ensuring food availability and strengthening the security component.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the start of the school year in schools on September 2, 2024. According to the resolution, the school year will last until June 30, 2025.

Ukraine fulfilled the conditions for receiving a tranche from the EU in September. The government is also attracting a grant from the US for salaries and social programs through the World Bank.

Robert Fico said that the sanctions against lukoil hurt some EU countries, not russia. He says that this could lead to a reduction in oil supplies to the Slovnaft refinery and affect supplies to Ukraine.

The European Commission has agreed to provide Ukraine with about EUR 4. 2 billion, which will strengthen Ukraine's macro-financial stability in the face of the ongoing war.