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Denys Shmyhal

Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
Denys Anatoliyovych Shmyhal was born on October 13, 1975, in Lviv. He received his education at Lviv Polytechnic National University, where in 2003 he also earned a Ph.D. in Economics. Throughout his career, he held leadership positions at enterprises in Lviv and worked in the Lviv Regional State Administration. He served as the Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine. In 2020, he became the Prime Minister of Ukraine. Since July 2025, he has been the Minister of Defense.
2003
Earned a Ph.D. in Economics
2009
Began working at the Lviv Regional State Administration
2014
Appointed Deputy Head of the Main Directorate of MinDokhody (currently the State Tax Service) in Lviv Oblast
2015
Became CEO of "Lvivkholod" company
2020
Headed the Government of Ukraine
2025
Appointed Minister of Defense of Ukraine
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Tomorrow, power outage schedules will be in effect almost all day - DTEK

DTEK announced the schedules of power outages on July 26 from 05:00 until the end of the day. The Prime Minister noted that the situation in the power system has improved, but repairs and restoration of equipment are ongoing.

Economy • July 25, 03:11 PM • 24281 views
Kherson region is the first in terms of demining, the government plans to increase the number of sappers there

Kherson region is the first in Ukraine in terms of demining with more than 800 sappers. The government plans to increase their number to 1,500 in a year and has launched support programs for farmers, including compensation for demining.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 01:28 PM • 42070 views
The overall situation in the power system has now improved, repairs continue - Shmyhal

Prime Minister Shmyhal reported that the situation in Ukraine's energy system had improved and that repairs were continuing.

Society • July 25, 01:11 PM • 17739 views
Construction of defense lines is being completed in Kherson region

Kherson region has completed 97% of construction work on fortifications. The government has allocated more than UAH 2 billion for the construction of defense borders in the region this year, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 11:04 AM • 43126 views
Shmyhal talks with the new Prime Minister of Estonia: Tallinn promised support on the way to the EU and NATO

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal had an online conversation with the newly appointed Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Mihal. They discussed further support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and cooperation between the governments.

Politics • July 24, 01:16 PM • 19303 views
Investment projects for 2025 to be approved in September - Shmyhal

The Strategic Investment Council under the Government of Ukraine plans to approve the list of public investment projects for 2025 in September. The Council was created to prioritize and prepare a single portfolio of public investment projects.

Economy • July 23, 01:32 PM • 18111 views
Zelensky discusses humanitarian situation in Ukraine with Vatican Secretary of State

The President of Ukraine discussed with Cardinal Parolin the consequences of Russian aggression and the path to peace. Zelenskyy thanked the Vatican for its support and participation in the Peace Summit in Switzerland.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 01:24 PM • 25240 views
Support programs for energy independence launched in Ukraine: first loans have already been issued

The government launched loan programs for the installation of alternative energy sources. The first loans were issued to businesses and individuals.

Economy • July 23, 12:06 PM • 17744 views
The government told what 1.5 billion euros from the frozen assets of the Russian Federation will be used for

Euroclear promises a first installment of €1. 5 billion from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine in July. The funds will be used for weapons, air defense, ammunition, and the development of the defense industry.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 11:09 AM • 111856 views
Ukrainians will be able to submit applications to the Register of Losses in 12 new categories

Starting in August, Ukrainians will be able to submit claims to the International Register of Losses under 12 new categories through Diia. This includes claims for loss of life, internal displacement, and damage to critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 10:56 AM • 40320 views
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the food security strategy of Ukraine

The government has approved a food security strategy with three key objectives. It is aimed at developing agricultural production, ensuring food availability and strengthening the security component.

Economy • July 23, 10:52 AM • 43062 views
Government approves the beginning and end of the school year in schools

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the start of the school year in schools on September 2, 2024. According to the resolution, the school year will last until June 30, 2025.

Society • July 23, 10:36 AM • 26841 views
Ukraine expects €4.1 billion tranche from the EU in September, attracts $3.9 billion grant from the US - Shmyhal

Ukraine fulfilled the conditions for receiving a tranche from the EU in September. The government is also attracting a grant from the US for salaries and social programs through the World Bank.

Economy • July 23, 10:18 AM • 18806 views
Slovak PM Fico criticizes Ukraine's sanctions against lukoil

Robert Fico said that the sanctions against lukoil hurt some EU countries, not russia. He says that this could lead to a reduction in oil supplies to the Slovnaft refinery and affect supplies to Ukraine.

Politics • July 21, 07:41 AM • 101978 views
The European Commission has supported the allocation of a new tranche of aid to Ukraine for almost 4.2 billion euros

The European Commission has agreed to provide Ukraine with about EUR 4. 2 billion, which will strengthen Ukraine's macro-financial stability in the face of the ongoing war.

Economy • July 17, 03:23 PM • 105237 views
Ukraine has sent a request for EUR 4.1 billion to the European Commission under the Ukraine Facility

Ukraine has fulfilled all 9 indicators for the second quarter of 2024 under the EU's Ukraine Fund program, allowing it to request EUR 4. 1 billion from the European Commission, including EUR 1.5 billion in grant funding.

Economy • July 16, 05:05 PM • 107191 views
They wanted to dispose of it: a significant amount of ammunition of various calibers was returned to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Ministry of Defense has returned to the Armed Forces of Ukraine a significant amount of ammunition of various calibers that were previously transferred for disposal, and after quality control, this ammunition is now being used against the Russian occupiers on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:45 PM • 34123 views
Shmyhal on the "Czech initiative": the first 50 thousand rounds of ammunition arrived in Ukraine, some of it is now on the front line

The "Czech Initiative" is already in effect: the first 50,000 shells have arrived in Ukraine, some of which are now being used on the front line to destroy the Russian occupiers.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 02:47 PM • 32452 views
Ukraine signs agreements with Czech Republic on ammunition plant and production of assault rifles

Ukraine and the Czech Republic sign agreements on the construction of a new cartridge factory in Ukraine and the production of Colt CZ Group assault rifles by a Czech company in Ukraine.

Politics • July 16, 02:18 PM • 25853 views
Czech Republic is ready to join the Ukraine Facility program

The Czech Republic is ready to join the European initiative Ukraine Facility and cooperate with Ukraine in such important areas as rail transport, energy and construction by involving Czech companies in specific projects.

Economy • July 16, 01:47 PM • 28196 views
OECD will cover almost 285 thousand euros of Ukraine's membership fees and charges for 2024 - Svyrydenko

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development will cover almost 285,000 euros of Ukraine's membership fees for 2024, supporting Ukraine's further cooperation and growth.

Economy • July 16, 12:29 PM • 32195 views
Shmyhal met with Czech Prime Minister Fiala to discuss defense cooperation and energy challenges

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met in Prague with his Czech counterpart Petr Fiala to discuss economic and defense cooperation, energy challenges, and the implementation of the Peace Formula.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 12:00 PM • 38721 views
Shmyhal travels to Prague to discuss ammunition supplies, EU and NATO integration, and joint projects

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal will hold intergovernmental consultations with Czech officials in Prague to discuss ammunition supplies, EU and NATO integration, joint projects, infrastructure, energy, and signing bilateral agreements.

Economy • July 16, 10:13 AM • 106704 views
Slovak parliament fails to find votes to condemn russia's attack on Okhmatdyt children's hospital

The Slovak parliament failed to include a resolution condemning russia's attack on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv on its agenda.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 03:54 PM • 110193 views
There may be changes in the government, we are engaged in this process - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskiy announced potential Cabinet changes, with some ministers being discussed for replacement, while noting that Prime Minister Shmyhal remains one of the most important figures in the government.

Politics • July 15, 11:40 AM • 19232 views
Shmyhal meets with World Bank delegation: says he wants to make next year "predictable and stable"

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said he met with a World Bank delegation to discuss priorities, including rapid recovery, energy and the confiscation of frozen Russian assets, and expressed confidence in this year's efforts to make next year predictable and stable.

Economy • July 15, 09:55 AM • 25242 views
The Government has allocated an additional UAH 7 billion for the eRecovery program

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 6. 8 billion for the e-Restoration program, including UAH 2.4 billion for housing repairs and UAH 4.4 billion to finance housing certificates for 3,000 citizens.

Economy • July 12, 03:17 PM • 22231 views
Cabinet of Ministers allocates additional almost UAH 2 billion to restore heat supply to Kharkiv - Shmyhal

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated an additional UAH 1. 9 billion in grants from the World Bank to restore heating in Kharkiv by the next winter season.

Economy • July 12, 03:11 PM • 20902 views
Shmyhal inspects construction of fortifications in Kharkiv region

The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal inspected the construction of fortifications in Kharkiv region, for which UAH 5. 9 billion has been allocated from the budget.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 02:46 PM • 27346 views
Shmyhal got acquainted with the work of one of the energy facilities in Kharkiv and urged cities to install alternative energy sources

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal urged cities to install alternative energy sources to ensure uninterrupted power supply to critical infrastructure during his visit to a power plant in Kharkiv.

Economy • July 12, 12:28 PM • 20395 views