Denys Shmyhal

The Ukrainian government has allocated an additional UAH 9. 3 billion for 13 regions to repair homes, schools, hospitals and critical infrastructure damaged during the war through the Rapid Recovery Program.

The government has submitted to parliament a bill that will improve the mechanisms for supporting Ukrainian farmers.

Belgium received €1. 7 billion in profits from russian assets and will use the funds to support Ukrainian refugees and defense needs.

Ukraine and Slovenia plan to ratify an agreement on Slovenia's allocation of funds to help Ukraine with demining.

Ukraine will not sign a new gas transit contract with russia, but is ready to facilitate transit through its pipelines if initiated by the European Union.

The Prime Minister announced plans to reduce the number of ministries by one third and has already cut 20,000 civil service vacancies as part of reforms aimed at streamlining the government.

Prime Minister Shmyhal expects all NATO member states and more than 30 other countries to sign security agreements that will guarantee Ukraine's defense.

The joint venture with Rheinmetall is already providing repair services in Ukraine and plans to expand its activities to include assembly and production.

The prime minister noted that Poland had heard Ukraine's messages on resolving the border crisis and was working on a five-point plan to unblock the border.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announces that 18,000 square kilometers of previously contaminated Ukrainian land have been cleared and returned to economic use over the past year thanks to demining efforts.

According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine will soon reach 30 million tons of grain exports through the Black Sea shipping corridor.

The Prime Minister said that Ukraine's defense needs will require additional funding this year due to the intensity of the hostilities, and that the government plans to continue auditing defense spending.

Ukraine has signed 5 agreements on joint arms production with Western companies and expects that by 2024, dozens more such enterprises will be established in Ukraine to strengthen domestic defense production.

Ukrainian business is ready to produce more than 1 million drones, with more than $40 billion allocated for production this year.

Ukraine is negotiating the confiscation of $300 billion in Russian assets to finance the country's recovery.

The Cabinet of Ministers is working to improve the reservation system to make it fairer.

Prime Minister Shmyhal emphasized that the government expects Ukraine's GDP to grow by 5% in 2024, despite the loss of 30% of its territory and a significant economic downturn due to the war.

In March, Ukraine expects to receive €4. 5 billion from the EU and $900 million from the IMF.

Poland is working on a 5-step plan for Ukraine to resolve the border blockade caused by Polish farmers.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says Ukraine needs at least $37 billion in foreign aid.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal outlined three main tasks for Ukraine this year: ensuring security and defense, ensuring economic stability and reforms on the path to the European Union and restoring Ukraine.

More than UAH 30 billion has been allocated from the budget reserve fund and other sources for the fortification and construction of defense borders since the beginning of 2024.

This year, Ukraine plans to issue about 12,000 preferential mortgage loans under government programs.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the provision of non-refundable grants of up to UAH 330,000 per hectare for planting orchards and vineyards under the eRobot program aimed at developing the agricultural sector.

Ukraine has survived the second winter under Russian invasion without blackouts or emergency schedules, and the power system is operating steadily.

The Ukrainian government submits to parliament a bill to expand the functionality of the State Agrarian Register by regulating it in a separate law.

Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Odesa regions suffered the most from russian attacks on cultural heritage sites.

According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine's cultural and tourism sectors have lost more than $19. 6 billion due to the war.

The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution extending the electronic queue to cars to speed up border crossing and eliminate abuses.

The Made in Ukraine Forum aims to support Ukrainian business and develop the country's economy by launching a new platform for cooperation and a cashback program for domestic goods.