Denys Shmyhal

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has begun producing 155mm shells, long-range and maritime drones. It is also developing a missile program and creating a base for the use of Western armored vehicles.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the upcoming launch of the Veteran+ app. This is part of a new veterans' policy that includes digital services, business support and modern rehabilitation centers.

The Cabinet of Ministers has launched a two-year experiment to certify drone operator schools. The project aims to unify the training process and prepare personnel for the Security and Defense Forces.

Prime Minister Shmyhal announced a significant increase in weapons production in Ukraine. Every second ammunition in the combat zone is Ukrainian, and 1.5 million drones are to be produced by the end of the year.

Due to low temperatures in winter in Ukraine, one stage in the hourly outage schedules may be applied. No restrictions are expected at temperatures above 0°C. Minor restrictions are expected in December, January and February.

The ARMA is not complying with the court decision on the seized UAH 110. 3 million belonging to Oleksandr Yanukovych. The funds are lying on the account of the State Treasury instead of working for the benefit of the Ukrainian economy.

Vitaliy Kim, Head of Mykolaiv RMA, announced plans to restore water supply in Mykolaiv by summer 2025. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal instructed to provide funding and start work on restoring the water supply system.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 56. 9 million for the construction of shelters in schools in Zaporizhzhia, Kherson and Kyiv regions. The funds will be used for radiation shelters and bomb shelters in four educational institutions.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for receiving financial assistance from UNICEF for 350 schools. Each institution will receive UAH 290.5 thousand to modernize canteens, prepare for winter and repair engineering networks.

The Ukrainian government plans to create an extensive network of military lyceums in each region. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the initiative to establish such an institution in Mykolaiv region.

Prime Minister Shmyhal has ordered legislative changes to be developed to lift restrictions on financing long-term military contracts. This will allow for stable financing of the production of weapons and equipment, in particular under the Weapons of Victory program.

The Prime Minister announced the completion of the construction of fortifications in Mykolaiv region. UAH 567 million has been allocated for the project, and now the procedure and cost of maintaining the facilities must be approved.

The Cabinet of Ministers liquidated the State Reserve Agency and created the State Agency for the Management of Reserves of Ukraine. The reform envisages a change in approaches, a distinction between the concepts of reserves, and the creation of a single register.

Russia has launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian energy sector, but has not achieved its goals. The government is strengthening the protection of energy facilities and building a distributed generation system, particularly in Mykolaiv.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced preparations to sign an investment protection agreement with Japan. Japan provides significant assistance to Ukraine, particularly in the humanitarian sphere and demining.

Former MP Mosiychuk is confident that the petition to dismiss Olena Duma as head of the ARMA will receive the required 25,000 votes. He cited her cooperation with pro-Russian politicians and ineffective asset management as the main reasons for her dismissal.

A petition to dismiss Olena Duma from the post of head of the ARMA was posted on the Cabinet of Ministers' website. The initiators accuse her of having ties to pro-Russian politicians and ineffective management of seized assets.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine and the President of the European Commission discussed increasing financial assistance to EUR 400 billion. The parties plan to hold a joint meeting of the Ukrainian government and the European Commission Board in Kyiv.

The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Security Council to discuss the defense of the energy sector, the production of missiles and drones, and the situation at the front. They reviewed the engineering protection of facilities and expectations for Patriot systems.

Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the issuance of UAH 31. 5 billion in soft loans and UAH 1 billion in grants to farmers in 2024. Support programs are in place, including compensation for machinery and discounts on transportation.

Ukraine has harvested about 40 million tons of new crops, including 22 million tons of wheat. This is four times more than the country's domestic needs, ensuring food security for many other countries.

Ukraine's Prime Minister is to meet with the European Commission President in Kyiv to discuss speeding up the transfer of frozen Russian assets. Ukraine expects to receive $50 billion by the end of the year to cover the budget deficit.

Prime Minister Shmyhal announced plans to increase the budget for weapons and military equipment by 65% in 2025. This is an additional UAH 300 billion to be spent on the production of Ukrainian missiles, drones, and other equipment.

The NBU said that international aid and domestic resources should help cover the 2025 budget deficit without issuing new debt. The deficit is projected to be over 19% of GDP due to high expenditures amid the war.

NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi said that Ukraine's international reserves exceeded $42 billion at the beginning of September. The agreement with the IMF was a positive signal for the country's macro-financial stability.

Andriy Sybiga met with Robert Fico in Bratislava. The parties discussed the development of relations in the spirit of good neighborliness, mutual respect and benefit as part of Sybiga's first foreign visit to Slovakia.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga met with Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. They discussed joint border control, defense cooperation and freedom of navigation.

In October, Switzerland will organize the UMAC2024 conference on mine action in Ukraine. The event aims to focus on civilians and innovations for more effective demining.

The government introduced subsidies for farmers in the frontline areas: UAH 1,000 per hectare in the areas of possible hostilities and UAH 2,000 per hectare in the areas of active hostilities. Applications for support for the development of irrigation systems have also been accepted.

The expert spoke about the shortage of workers in Ukraine's agricultural sector due to the war. The biggest shortage is among drivers, agronomists, and combine operators, especially during the sowing and harvesting campaigns.