Denys Shmyhal

The Ukrainian-Polish border has been unblocked after a plan of understanding presented by the Ukrainian government yielded results, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

The Ukrainian government has allocated an additional UAH 15. 5 billion to purchase 300,000 drones for the Security and Defense Forces.

The government responded that allowing Russian prisoners of war to make phone calls fulfills an important informational function, providing Russians with objective information that could increase the number of prisoners of war.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine inspected the construction of the second level of defense at power substations during a visit to Volyn and Lviv regions, assuring that the work would be completed in time to strengthen the protection of energy facilities from Russian attacks.

According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the $7. 5 billion in U.S. aid will allow Ukraine to finance all social expenditures, such as pensions and subsidies, without delay.

Ukraine and Denmark sign a letter of intent for Denmark to purchase Ukrainian military equipment to be transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukraine and Australia agreed to develop and sign a double taxation agreement, extend duty-free trade for Ukrainian businesses until 2026, increase trade, and Australia will participate in a peace summit in Switzerland.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed strategic cooperation with Australian Minister of Defense Richard Marles, focusing on strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and creating the preconditions for further success on the battlefield, with Australia providing over $655 million in support, including $540 million in military aid.

Australia has announced a new $100 million aid package to Ukraine, including $50 million for short-range air defense, $30 million for drones, and the rest for various equipment such as inflatable boats, as well as ammunition and RBS-70 man-portable air defense systems.

Australia will provide Ukraine with drones worth $32. 5 million and a large batch of RBS-70 portable air defense missile systems worth tens of millions of dollars.

Prime 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.