Denys Shmyhal

After July 20, the situation with power outages in Ukraine is expected to improve due to the completion of repairs at some generation facilities and emergency electricity supplies from the EU.

Ukraine expects more weapons, air defense systems and tougher sanctions against russia from NATO partners at the upcoming summit to stop Russia's genocidal war.

People are dismantling the rubble of the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, which was destroyed by a russian missile strike, and there may be people under the rubble.

As a result of the massive Russian attack on Kyiv, 15 people were injured, and there may be people under the rubble of the children's medical center.

The Children's Medical Center in Kyiv was hit by Russian missiles, people may be trapped under the rubble, and there are reports of damage to other buildings and casualties.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine has outlined five main areas of government work in the energy sector, including various programs to support households and businesses in installing alternative energy sources such as solar panels and wind turbines.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal visited the lines of fortifications in Donetsk region, for which the government has allocated UAH 2. 4 billion out of UAH 37.3 billion for fortification construction this year.

The government has provided condominiums and housing cooperatives with the opportunity to receive affordable loans of up to UAH 5 million at 7% per annum for up to 5 years to implement energy efficiency measures.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal instructed the ministries to ensure uninterrupted power supply to military formations in the frontline regions, resolve water supply issues, prepare for winter, and develop mechanisms for distributing humanitarian aid in the form of liquefied gas for the needs of household consumers.

Following Zelenskiy's criticism, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal visited Donetsk Oblast to inspect the reconstruction of a thermal generation facility to provide heat and electricity.

Currently, there are a number of technical requirements, mainly related to humanitarian and fiscal policy, that can be met by the deadlines. The next reviews of the program, where Ukraine can receive $2.2 billion, are scheduled for September and December.

Ukraine received €2. 2 billion from the IMF. The funds will be used for social spending, such as pensions, salaries for teachers, doctors, and other social programs.

President Zelenskiy announces new programs to help Ukrainians during power outages and stabilize mobile communications after meetings with government officials.

Ukraine received $2. 2 billion from the IMF as part of the $16 billion EFF program to finance critical budget expenditures, social payments and salaries.

Ukraine expects to receive a $2. 2 billion tranche from the IMF next week after passing the fourth review of the IMF program.

Ukraine plans to start bilateral meetings with the European Commission next month to present progress in harmonizing national legislation with EU legislation on each negotiated chapter.

Ukraine will receive $60 billion in annual military aid from its allies over the next 4 years, according to security agreements signed with the EU, the US, and other partners.

Ukraine expects to receive a $2. 2 billion tranche from the IMF after the successful 4th review of the EFF program at the June 28 IMF Board meeting.

Prime minister Denys Shmyhol instructed ministers to immediately make working trips to front-line regions after President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized officials for not being there for months.

Ukraine is confidently moving towards full membership in the European Union with projected accession dates until 2030, according to the forecast of the president of the European Council, Charles Michel.

The European Union has opened negotiations on Ukraine's accession, and although we still have a lot of work to do on the way to joining, the Ukrainian side is ready for it, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.

Ukraine and the European Union are actively starting negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the EU at an intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg.

US undersecretary of State for political affairs John Bass met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss the situation on the battlefield and Ukraine's urgent defense needs against the Russian invasion.

International partners have assured Ukraine of further financial support for the implementation of the 2024 budget, while the EU is expected to provide the largest assistance in the amount of 16 billion euros, provided that Ukraine fulfills its obligations under the financing plan for Ukraine.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft law on the creation of a unified information system for the social sphere, which will contain databases and information on recipients of all types of social assistance provided by the state, which will ensure more targeted support and efficient use of budget funds.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the program of energy efficiency and sustainability of the Ukrainian energy system worth UAH 759 million, which includes a reduction in loan rates for the implementation of energy efficiency projects and the establishment of alternative energy sources.

The government allocates UAH 1 billion in subventions from the state budget to local budgets for the purchase of school buses in 2024, giving priority to Ukrainian manufacturers to support the domestic economy.

President Zelensky instructed the government to develop conditions that simplify the installation of solar panels and batteries for the population, including tax incentives and credit programs, as part of the strategy for the development of renewable energy and energy security in Ukraine.

A temporary special commission of the Verkhovna Rada will check the construction of fortifications on the border with Belarus in Volyn, Rivne, Zhytomyr, Kiev and Sumy regions, as well as the use of funds allocated for fortifications and engineering barriers on the contact line.

Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal expects Ukraine to receive $2. 2 billion from the IMF under the $15.6 billion EFF program by the end of this month, and welcomes the decision of the G7 countries to allocate Україні $50 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.