December 4, 02:10 PM • 36305 viewsPrime Minister Denys Shmyhal inspected the construction of military engineering and fortifications near the state border in Volyn region, which is part of Ukraine's efforts to build defense facilities, for which UAH 38 billion has been allocated, including UAH 3. 4 billion for Volyn.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met in Kyiv with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže to discuss further support for Ukraine, including military assistance, EU and NATO integration, increased sanctions against Russia, and confiscation of Russian assets.
The Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 1 billion to compensate farmers for up to 25% of the cost of agricultural machinery purchased under the "Made in Ukraine" program, which aims to support domestic producers, and it is expected that about 4,000 farmers will benefit from this government support.
The amount of microgrants for citizens starting their own business in Kharkiv and Kharkiv region will be doubled to UAH 500,000 per person.
Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine has received $12 billion in aid from its partners, including $1. 5 billion from the EU and $8 billion from the United States.
The Ukrainian government has decided to extend the preferential electricity price of UAH 2. 64 per kilowatt for households until May 31 and the preferential gas price of UAH 7.96 per cubic meter for households until the end of the summer.
Ukraine is creating a new social policy system focused on providing services and support in difficult life situations, with incentives to return people to economic activity, based on principles such as digitalization, targeting, universality, equity and barrier-free access.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss defense issues, protection of vital facilities, the situation at the front, strengthening arms manufacturers, and signing new contracts for arms production in Ukraine with foreign partners.
Ukraine has received €1. 5 billion of the second tranche of funding from the EU and expects the third tranche of €1.89 billion to be disbursed soon.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reacts to the Senate's passage of a bill on aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine could receive up to $5 billion from confiscated Russian assets if the US Congress approves the REPO bill, which would allow the president to seize Russian sovereign assets currently under US jurisdiction.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal urged Ukrainians to save electricity during peak hours and industry to maximize imports and use alternative sources due to the shortage of electricity in the system.
Ukraine will attract EUR 115 million from European institutions to restore the healthcare system and support small and medium-sized businesses.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocates more than UAH 8 billion for the construction of fortifications, bringing the total amount allocated to strengthen the defense borders since the beginning of 2024 to almost UAH 38 billion.
The Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy called on the authorities to preserve the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine in its current format, emphasizing its vital role in ensuring food security and economic recovery of Ukraine during the war with Russia.
Ukraine and South Korea sign a framework agreement that will allow Ukraine to receive up to $2. 1 billion in loans from the South Korean Fund for Economic Development and Cooperation to implement priority projects in 2024-2029.
The US Congress approved $61 billion in aid to Ukraine, including $49. 9 billion for defense, $7.8 billion in budget support, $1.57 billion in economic assistance, and $400 million for border protection and demining, more weapons, long-range and air defense systems, and funds for recovery and reconstruction.
Ambassador of Ukraine to the U. S. Oksana Markarova thanked the House of Representatives for passing the Ukraine Assistance Bill and promised to continue to work for Ukraine's victory, which is necessary for the world to live under the rule of law.
Ukraine signs a memorandum with the European Investment Bank to receive €560 million for energy projects, transportation infrastructure, housing reconstruction, and economic recovery.
During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed unblocking military and financial aid, American investment in the Ukrainian economy, and the use of frozen russian assets.
Shmyhal met with French Minister Le Maire to discuss Ukraine's military needs, restoration of the energy system, and confiscation of frozen Russian assets.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is convinced that if Kyiv loses the war with russia, it could lead to World War III, as russia will not stop in Ukraine.
Ukraine's Prime Minister expects the US to continue financial and military assistance until 2024, confiscate Russian assets to help Ukraine, and deepen bilateral cooperation to win the war and establish peace.
Ukraine has received three tranches of a $16 billion IMF loan under the program and is awaiting the successful disbursement of the fourth tranche, while discussing with the IMF director efforts to restore the economy and the potential confiscation of Russian assets for Ukraine's needs.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal thanked the U. S. Congress, especially Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, for its decisive bipartisan support and contribution to strengthening Ukraine by providing $22.9 billion in financial assistance and over $45 billion in military aid.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with U. S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss strengthening sanctions against russia to weaken its ability to produce weapons, confiscating frozen russian assets, and enhancing economic cooperation between Ukraine and the United States.
At the Ukraine-U. S. 2024 Partnership Forum in Washington, D.C., Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal highlighted sectors of the Ukrainian economy that are promising for American business, such as energy, agriculture, defense, raw materials processing, and IT, and described steps the government is taking to attract investment.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with U. S. business representatives in Washington and emphasized the critical importance of joint projects in defense, agriculture, IT, critical raw materials and logistics for Ukraine's resilience and continued fight against Russian invasion.
During his visit to the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with U. S. Special Representative Penny Pritzker to discuss attracting American investment, financial support, confiscation of Russian assets, the situation in the energy sector, and strengthening Ukraine's air defense.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine said that redirecting the funds allocated for the "Single Telethon" and the FreeDom TV channel is inappropriate, as the implementation of a unified information policy is a national security priority under martial law.
