Denys Shmyhal

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with President of the Estonian Parliament Lauri Hussar, thanking him for Estonia's comprehensive assistance and support for Ukraine, including defense aid, confiscation of russian assets, and support for the Ukrainian Peace Formula.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with the European Parliament delegation financial and defense assistance to Ukraine, European integration, and the confiscation of Russian assets, emphasizing the importance of EU support.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron the intensification of Russian attacks on Ukraine, the assistance Kyiv needs, and the confiscation of frozen Russian assets.

Ukraine needs more air defense systems so that children do not have to run for cover from Russian missile attacks.

By mid-summer, Ukraine will have a clear understanding of how Russia's foreign exchange reserves will be transferred to Ukraine and used.

Ukraine expects to start accession talks with the EU in June 2023 on the basis of a gentlemen's agreement with most EU countries.

Ukraine expects to start actual accession negotiations with the EU in the first half of 2024, with negotiations taking place simultaneously with sectoral integration and the expansion of the economic visa-free regime with the EU.

Despite the Russian attacks on energy facilities, there is no capacity shortage in Ukraine's power grid, and power supply will be restored to all households within 24 hours.

Russian missile strikes have damaged Ukrainian energy facilities, leading to power outages in some regions, but the situation is generally under control and work is underway to restore power.

The IMF Board of Directors approved the third review of the $15. 6 billion Extended Fund Facility for Ukraine, which will allow Ukraine to receive the next tranche of about $880 million to cover important budget expenditures and maintain macrofinancial stability.

Slovak Vice Prime Minister Peter Kmec arrived in Zakarpattia region for a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to discuss prospects for cooperation, strategic cross-border projects, and preparations for the Ukrainian-Slovak government commission.

Despite a difficult start due to russian missile attacks that damaged 40% of its equipment, Centrenergo managed to increase its capacity sixfold, adjust its operations, adjust its repair programs and ensure a stable heating season with light and heat without outages and interruptions in electricity supply.

Ukraine's arms industry is rapidly producing ammunition, military equipment, missiles, and other goods needed for warfare, and production is expected to increase sixfold in 2023.

Ukraine has received $1. 5 billion in financial aid from Canada to finance its budget deficit and social assistance programs in the face of the ongoing Russian invasion.

Ukraine proposes to impose additional special taxation on Russian oil, gas, diamonds, and other raw materials exports after the victory to cover the damage caused by Russian aggression, and insists on confiscating about $300 billion of Russia's frozen sovereign assets to rebuild Ukraine.

The EU-Ukraine Association Council emphasized strengthening "solidarity roads" for import/export of Ukrainian goods and improving communication between Ukraine and the EU.

Ukraine aims to start EU accession talks by the end of June, first by agreeing to open three chapters related to agriculture, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

Ukraine expects to receive the first batch of shells under the Czech initiative to supply one million shells in April, which will provide critical ammunition to the battlefield.

During a meeting with the President of the European Council, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized the importance of adopting the draft negotiation framework for Ukraine's accession to the EU as soon as possible.

EU ambassadors failed to approve the extension of trade liberalization measures for Ukraine on the eve of the summit of the bloc's leaders, due to concerns of some countries about the impact on their agricultural markets, and will discuss the issue at their next meeting next week.

Ukraine expects increased sanctions pressure on Russia and quick decisions on the confiscation of Russian assets, as well as continued military support from the EU.

For more than two years of full-scale war with Russia, Ukraine has received 88 billion euros in aid from the EU and its member states.

Ukraine is actively working to unblock the blockade of the Ukrainian-Polish border by Polish farmers, and the government is confident that good results will soon be achieved.

Ukraine expects rapid progress in defense relations with the EU, including long-term military assistance and the potential use of frozen russian assets to arm Ukraine in its fight against russian invasion.

Ukraine has submitted to the European Commission a government-approved plan for a 4-year, €50 billion EU support program, awaiting approval and full launch, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said during his visit to Brussels.

Ukraine received €4. 5 billion in transitional funding from the EU's Ukraine Fund, which strengthened its economic and financial stability.

The European Commission has allocated 4. 5 billion euros from a 50-billion-euro fund for Ukraine.

During her visit to Ukraine, U. S. Senator Lindsey Graham met with Ukrainian parliamentarians to discuss Ukraine's efforts toward European integration.

President Zelenskyy held the meeting to discuss reports from the front, ammunition supplies, defense contracts, protection of critical infrastructure, and efforts to build defense borders.

Russia's war in Ukraine is approaching a "point of no return" with consequences for European countries, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal believes.