The Vice Minister of Agriculture of Poland promised to severely punish farmers who violate the ban on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products.
Due to overloaded power grids, some districts of Kryvyi Rih and 5 settlements were left without electricity. Power engineers are working to stabilize the situation as soon as possible. They are also working to restore power to homes and businesses.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported to President Zelenskyy on the restoration and protection of energy facilities after Russian strikes caused a power outage in Kryvyi Rih.
Ukraine and Canada have established the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children to facilitate the return of illegally deported and forcibly displaced Ukrainian children from Russia and provide support to them upon their return.
President Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff to discuss the production of drones, the production of shells, the situation on the frontline, particularly in Avdiivka, the construction of fortifications, and the restoration of energy infrastructure after Russian strikes.
The EU has approved a new €50 billion support program over four years to help Ukraine secure financial stability and implement priority social and defense programs.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine announces that a government delegation will visit Tokyo in February to participate in a Japan-Ukraine conference on recovery and economic growth.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution creating a unified approach to the certification of mine action operators, laying the groundwork for digital certification.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal meets with Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly to discuss the confiscation of Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine.
Poland withdraws lawsuits against EU climate change policy filed by the previous Law and Justice government.
The Ukrainian government has approved a resolution to accelerate and expand domestic ammunition production to strengthen the country's defense capabilities and reduce dependence on imports.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted resolutions aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense industry by deregulating the production of ammunition for drones, requiring a price reduction for drones of more than 25% of profit, and conducting defense procurement through the closed module of the Prozorro system.
Ukraine has allocated 3 billion UAH from the state budget for humanitarian demining programs and is working to compensate farmers for clearing their land of mines before the sowing season.
Ukraine is advancing its climate policy by drafting a law on greenhouse gas emission quotas, which is key to EU integration, and planning the full launch of an ETS by 2026.
Ukraine welcomes EU leaders' approval of a €50 billion aid package over four years to help finance Ukraine's budget deficit.
The U. S. Ambassador to Ukraine praised the Ministry of Digital Transformation and its Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for their achievements in using digital solutions on the battlefield and in public administration.
President Zelenskiy said that Ukraine's energy system has been preserved since last winter despite ongoing Russian attacks, but that there is still a long way to go this winter.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed continued financial support from the G7 countries and strengthening Ukraine's economic resilience during a meeting with their ambassadors.
Zelensky said that further consolidation would be important to prepare for the upcoming European Council meeting at the level of leaders and to identify priorities for the rest of the year that Ukraine and Europe need.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine discussed the strengthening of the Ukraine-U. S. strategic partnership with U.S. officials, in particular with Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and Ambassador Bridget Brink.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland to discuss the implementation of anti-corruption and corporate reforms, as well as expanding cooperation in the defense industry and the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense.
The European Commission's proposal to extend the 'economic visa-free regime' for Ukraine will help lift the bans on agricultural imports imposed by Poland, Slovakia and Hungary, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the U. S. Department of Defense signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in monitoring the use of international security assistance provided to Ukraine.
Ukraine passed the first heating season relying exclusively on domestically produced gas, thanks to an 11% increase in production by Naftogaz and Ukrgasvydobuvannya.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal today met with a delegation of Inspectors General from the Department of State, Department of Defense and the U. S. Agency for International Development.
Ukraine completes two winter months with a stable energy situation, despite ongoing Russian attacks.
Ukraine will keep the preferential electricity tariff for households at UAH 2. 64 per kWh for the time being, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov expressed readiness to cooperate with his Polish counterpart and called on Polish arms manufacturers to partner with Ukrainian companies.
Poland's Deputy Infrastructure Minister Pawel Hancharz is optimistic that the Ukrainian cargo blockade will be resolved by Christmas after discussions with Ukrainian officials and planned talks with protesters.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski discussed ways to unblock Ukrainian cargo at the border, focusing on joint control to increase efficiency. They also discussed strengthening defense cooperation and the production of military equipment.