Denys Shmyhal

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland to discuss the implementation of anti-corruption and corporate reforms, as well as expanding cooperation in the defense industry and the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense.

The European Commission's proposal to extend the 'economic visa-free regime' for Ukraine will help lift the bans on agricultural imports imposed by Poland, Slovakia and Hungary, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the U. S. Department of Defense signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in monitoring the use of international security assistance provided to Ukraine.

Ukraine passed the first heating season relying exclusively on domestically produced gas, thanks to an 11% increase in production by Naftogaz and Ukrgasvydobuvannya.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal today met with a delegation of Inspectors General from the Department of State, Department of Defense and the U. S. Agency for International Development.

Ukraine completes two winter months with a stable energy situation, despite ongoing Russian attacks.

Ukraine will keep the preferential electricity tariff for households at UAH 2. 64 per kWh for the time being, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov expressed readiness to cooperate with his Polish counterpart and called on Polish arms manufacturers to partner with Ukrainian companies.

Poland's Deputy Infrastructure Minister Pawel Hancharz is optimistic that the Ukrainian cargo blockade will be resolved by Christmas after discussions with Ukrainian officials and planned talks with protesters.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski discussed ways to unblock Ukrainian cargo at the border, focusing on joint control to increase efficiency. They also discussed strengthening defense cooperation and the production of military equipment.

The Government of Ukraine has amended regulations to provide for the deployment of 500 security police officers to schools to enhance child safety and school security.

Ukrainian scouts handed over the Peace Light of Bethlehem, a symbol of warmth and unity, to the government. It will then be handed over to the military who are defending Ukraine.

Ukraine has extended until January 1, 2025, the VAT and customs duty exemption for military goods such as drones and radios to strengthen its defense capabilities.

In 2024, the Ukrainian government will allocate UAH 40 billion to stimulate economic activity and support local producers, Prime Minister Volodymyr Shmyhal has announced. Additional measures include non-repayable grants and expanded funding for microgrants to create new jobs and industrial parks.

Ukraine's Danube ports reached a record 31 million tons of cargo transshipment in 11 months as part of a new logistics strategy that has seen investments of $100 million.

Ukraine and Moldova signed protocols to simplify and speed up border crossing for citizens and cargo, aimed at increasing efficiency using European practices.

The survey showed that tax audits and unjustified fines are the main complaints among individual entrepreneurs in Ukraine.

A poll by Sociopolis shows that Ukrainian entrepreneurs have a positive attitude toward President Zelensky, but a significantly negative attitude toward MP Danylo Hetmantsev. Entrepreneurs reported that problems such as tax audits and bureaucracy are the most common obstacles.

A KIIS poll shows that 55% of Ukrainians want quick punishment for corrupt officials, even if it means breaking the law, while 42% prefer a judicial process, even if it is slow. Trust in the legal system influences these views.

The government app Diia in Ukraine has received a new design and new features, including a dynamic background for documents and a personalized section with important updates. The changes are aimed at improving the user experience, readability and functionality.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has announced that an interactive map of shelters will be available in Diia. The map will allow Ukrainians to evaluate shelters and leave feedback on them.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Shmyhal announced the upcoming launch of Diia. office for officials and the educational app Mriya on the Diia digital platform, which already serves 20 million users.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine is launching a project with the first 500 educational environment officers from among current police officers to enhance child safety, including special training and equipping schools with metal detectors.

Ukraine's Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko assures that severe frosts will not lead to power outages, explaining that possible blackouts could be caused by shelling or natural disasters.

Ukraine's Energy Minister Galushchenko says that the country's ability to import up to 1. 7 GW of electricity covers any electricity shortage.

Ukraine's energy system is stable, says Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko.

The Verkhovna Rada passed three European integration bills and the government supported a fourth on lobbying, which meets EU requirements on Ukraine's path to membership. Prime Minister Shmyhal expects the European Council to decide this month to start membership negotiations

A bipartisan bill introduced in the US Congress aims to allow the Justice Department to quickly seize the assets of Russian oligarchs, and the proceeds from them will go to help rebuild Ukraine.

The Government of Ukraine has approved the concept of a modernization program for heat energy producers aimed at repairing infrastructure and reducing heat losses by up to 11% by 2030.

The Government of Ukraine has approved a program to modernize the heat and power sector, which includes the repair of 3,000 km of heating networks and the installation of 35,000 individual heating points by 2030, which will reduce heat losses by 11%.