Denys Shmyhal

According to Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Russia has destroyed 80% of Ukraine's thermal power plants in recent weeks due to continued energy terror and missile attacks on energy facilities.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonite to discuss military-technical cooperation, Ukraine's European integration, confiscation of Russian assets, and increased restrictions on Russian goods and services.

Prime Minister Shmyhal discussed with Latvian lawmakers their comprehensive support for Ukraine and thanked them for their military and financial assistance.

Ukraine and Latvia discussed the launch of joint production of 155-mm shells and drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and Latvia will provide treatment and rehabilitation for wounded Ukrainian soldiers.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal calls for closing all loopholes in the circumvention of sanctions and imposing sanctions on the entire russian military-industrial complex, nuclear energy, metallurgy, finance, and other sectors.

Ukraine and Latvia have signed an agreement on technical and financial cooperation for Ukraine's recovery, including €5 million from Latvia, which is expected to be ratified by the Ukrainian parliament this month.

Latvia plans to hand over to Ukraine the first drones worth 1 million euros as part of the Drone Coalition, which have been tested and recognized as combat-ready.

Latvia is keen to continue supporting Ukraine, so it is already preparing the next military aid package, which includes logistical items, ammunition and weapons.

The Latvian Prime Minister emphasized that Russia must lose the war against Ukraine for Europe and Latvia to live in peace. It is the duty of the world to help Ukraine win this war for values, freedom, democracy and Ukraine's right to preserve its statehood and identity.

The government is preparing the SME Recovery Strategy until 2027, taking into account proposals from business and experts, to address the pressing problems of SMEs in Ukraine and promote their growth, digital transformation, integration into the European market, and increase their competitiveness and innovation potential in line with EU standards.

Estonia has finalized the development of a compensation mechanism that provides for the use of frozen Russian funds for the needs of Ukraine.

Estonia has finalized the development of a mechanism for using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, as discussed by the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Estonia during their meeting.

Shmyhal and the Estonian President discussed the possibility of establishing joint defense enterprises, as well as Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal visited Estonia to discuss European integration, cybersecurity cooperation against russian cyberattacks, military assistance, sanctions against russia, confiscation of russian assets in favor of Ukraine, and Estonia's support for Ukraine's "Peace Formula.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal will visit Latvia on April 4, 2024 to discuss support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, closer economic and security cooperation between the two countries, and a new €9. 6 million aid package from Latvia for Ukraine's recovery and military support.

The Ministry of Health has checked more than 53,000 medical expert files of military medical commissions, recording violations and providing recommendations, and plans to conduct regular inspections, the next wave of which will begin in April.

This year, Ukraine plans to sow 5. 6 million hectares of land, of which 477,000 hectares have already been planted with grains and pulses.

The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution to open a new international border crossing point between Bila Tserkva (Ukraine) and Sighetu Marmatiei (Romania) to strengthen Ukraine's economy, expand logistics and export potential, and deepen partnership with Romania.

The government allocates more than UAH 5. 7 billion for the construction of fortifications in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Mykolaiv and Kherson regions.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expects the International Register of Losses to receive up to 8 million applications, including 300,000 to 600,000 applications for destroyed or damaged housing.

255 Ukrainian children were removed from their parents by local social services abroad as of December 31, 2023, with the worst situation in Germany (71 cases), Poland (33), Italy (25), Czech Republic (24) and Sweden (17).

During this marketing year, Ukraine has exported almost 34. 5 million tons of grain, with 4.9 million tons exported in March alone, indicating a steady export movement facilitated by the ports of Greater Odesa.

This year's spring sowing campaign in Ukraine is more intense and faster than last year, with active sowing taking place in all regions, including the frontline areas where farmers face challenges from mining and hostilities.

President Zelenskyy honored the memory of more than 1,400 Ukrainian civilians, including 37 children, killed by Russian occupiers during the 33-day occupation of Bucha in Kyiv region two years ago.

The construction of fortifications and engineering structures, including shelters for equipment, communication routes, barrier systems and defense lines, continues in Zaporizhzhia region to strengthen Ukraine's defensive positions against enemy attacks.

Prime Minister Shmyhal and the French delegation discussed increasing aid to Ukraine, defense cooperation, reconstruction, and the confiscation of Russian assets for Ukraine's needs.

More than 20% of the defense budget is allocated for the purchase of weapons and military equipment.

Starting April 1, the minimum wage in Ukraine will be raised from UAH 7100 to UAH 8000, and payments for working pensioners will also increase, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

In March this year, Ukraine will receive record budgetary funding from our allies for the entire duration of the war and the entire history of independence. We are talking about more than $9 billion.

Ukraine has successfully passed the heating season, but the "Points of Unbreakability" will continue to operate on a permanent basis to support people even after the war, according to a government decree.