Denys Shmyhal
Ukraine agrees with the IMF on the sixth review of the EFF program at the expert level. The program is expected to receive $1.1 billion after approval by the Executive Board.
Following the Russian attack on November 17, power companies have restored electricity supply in most regions of Ukraine. However, 220,000 customers in Odesa and Dnipro regions remain without electricity.
Ukraine and Japan sign an agreement to strengthen cooperation in information security. Japan has provided $12.1 billion in aid to Ukraine and plans to allocate another $3 billion from frozen Russian assets.
The Ukrainian government is attracting a concessional loan from the World Bank worth more than $1 billion, with support from Japan and Britain. The EU will allocate an additional €150 million for port restoration and other projects.
The government has approved the Winter eSupport program, under which every Ukrainian will receive UAH 1,000 starting December 1. The money can be spent on medicines, books, clothing, travel, utilities or support for the Armed Forces.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine meets with the IMF mission led by Gavin Gray in Kyiv. Ukraine expects to receive a tranche of USD 1.1 bn in late December after fulfilling all structural benchmarks.
The European Commission has approved the disbursement of EUR 4. 1 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility after the required benchmarks have been met. The total amount of support for the year will reach EUR 16.1 billion after approval by the EU Council.
Ukraine has received a $1. 35 billion grant from the United States through USAID. The funds will be used for humanitarian and social programs, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 7. 5 billion for the construction of shelters in schools in the frontline and border areas. Additional funds have been allocated for school buses, devices and meals for students.
The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted a draft law to liquidate the Medical Expert Commission and create a new system for assessing work capacity. Starting in 2025, expert teams in hospitals will assess the condition of patients in three categories.
Shmyhal and Borrell discussed cooperation within the European Peace Fund and the development of the Ukrainian defense industry. Ukraine expects to receive 1 million rounds of ammunition by the end of the year and is counting on support for weapons production.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft Budget for 2025 for the second reading with defense spending of UAH 2. 225 trillion. An additional UAH 50 billion has been allocated for education, healthcare, and support for veterans.
The President will not sign a high-profile bill on fines for firewood storage. Prime Minister Shmyhal assures that there will be no restrictions on firewood collection for households.
Starting in January 2025, teachers will receive an additional payment of UAH 1000 per month. Starting September 2025, the additional payment will be increased to UAH 2000, as announced by Prime Minister Shmyhal.
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with $750 million under the SURGE project to support institutional reforms. The funds will be used to strengthen state institutions and improve public financial management.
Denys Shmyhal said that the passage of winter depends on the intensity of Russian attacks on the energy system. Ukraine is increasing electricity imports and has sufficient energy reserves.
The Cabinet of Ministers is conducting an audit of the criticality of enterprises and plans to introduce new parameters for booking employees. A specific minimum salary amount will be set instead of the regional average for the possibility of booking.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that almost all summonses through the Oberig register are sent to people without official employment. Only 2% of the summonses over the past two months have been issued to working citizens.
The Cabinet of Ministers approves a program of preferential lending for critical defense companies with loans of up to UAH 500 million. The funds can be used for the production of weapons and military equipment at 5% per annum for up to 5 years.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 42 billion for subsidies in 2025. 2.8 million Ukrainian families will receive housing subsidies and benefits, and IDPs will be able to receive rental assistance.
The Ministry of Social Policy will develop a mechanism to preserve subsidies for Ukrainians installing alternative energy sources. The right to a subsidy will be preserved if the cost of the equipment does not exceed UAH 150 thousand.
Ukraine has enough gas in underground storage facilities for all categories of consumers for the winter. For the second heating season in a row, the country will use exclusively Ukrainian gas, Prime Minister Shmyhal said.
The Government will maintain subsidies for owners of alternative energy sources worth up to UAH 150 thousand. The Ministry of Social Policy will develop a mechanism to preserve the amount of subsidies in case of power outages.
Ukraine has signed agreements with the World Bank for $600 million under the RISE program to support business. The project will run until 2027 with a total budget of over $1 billion.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted in the first reading the draft state budget for 2025 with expenditures of over UAH 3. 6 trillion. Security and defense remain the top priority with funding of UAH 2.2 trillion.
The College of Commissioners of the European Commission has approved a report on Ukraine's progress in reforms for EU membership. Provided all requirements are met, negotiations on clusters can begin in 2025.
During a government meeting, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal assured that the state will continue to fulfill its obligations to pay pensions. He emphasized that these obligations are carefully observed.
The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing a comprehensive package of winter aid for Ukrainian families, including UAH 1000 in eSupport and subsidies. The Affordable Medicines program will be expanded, and families with solid fuel will receive up to UAH 21 thousand.
Experts shared tips on how to insulate your home before the heating season. Recommendations include checking windows, insulating doors, installing heat-reflective screens, and controlling air humidity.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a plan to fight corruption in medical and social expert commissions and set up a group to review their decisions. MSECs will be liquidated by the end of the year, and inspections will last three months.