Denys Shmyhal

Minister of Defense of Ukraine.

Denys Anatoliyovych Shmyhal was born on October 13, 1975, in Lviv. He received his education at Lviv Polytechnic National University, where in 2003 he also earned a Ph.D. in Economics. Throughout his career, he held leadership positions at enterprises in Lviv and worked in the Lviv Regional State Administration. He served as the Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine. In 2020, he became the Prime Minister of Ukraine. Since July 2025, he has been the Minister of Defense.

2003

Earned a Ph.D. in Economics

2009

Began working at the Lviv Regional State Administration

2014

Appointed Deputy Head of the Main Directorate of MinDokhody (currently the State Tax Service) in Lviv Oblast

2015

Became CEO of "Lvivkholod" company

2020

Headed the Government of Ukraine

2025

Appointed Minister of Defense of Ukraine

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Shmyhal: Ukraine has managed to keep the economy going despite full-scale war

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that despite the ongoing war, Ukraine has managed to preserve its economy.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 11:10 AM • 25756 views

Shmyhal discussed the situation on the Ukrainian-Polish border with the President of the European Commission

The Prime Minister of Ukraine discussed the settlement of the crisis on the Ukrainian-Polish border with the President of the European Commission and presented the Ukrainian "Plan of Understanding".

Politics • February 24, 01:49 PM • 36875 views

Shmyhal spoke to drivers at the Krakivets-Korchova checkpoint and told them about plans to unblock the border

The Prime Minister of Ukraine has revealed that most truck drivers stuck at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing due to the blockade of the Polish border were carrying goods other than agricultural products, which has hurt both Ukrainian producers and European markets. The Ukrainian government is planning to propose the introduction of an electronic queue system similar to Ukraine's to reduce waiting times at the border.

Economy • February 23, 06:55 PM • 46183 views

Blockade on the border: Klymenko says Ukrainian border guards monitor situation around the clock

Ukrainian border guards are monitoring the situation on the border around the clock and are constantly exchanging information with their Polish counterparts to resolve issues caused by the protests that blocked six checkpoints.

Economy • February 23, 05:27 PM • 41277 views

"Plan of mutual understanding": Ukraine offers Poland five steps to unblock the border

Ukraine offers Poland a five-step plan to unblock the border, including a ban on russian agricultural exports to the EU and the creation of a trilateral headquarters with the European Commission.

Economy • February 23, 05:19 PM • 39589 views

To stop the senseless blockade of the border: Shmyhal publicly addressed Polish farmers and voiced three important theses

The Ukrainian prime minister emphasized that the blockade on the Polish border negatively affects both the Ukrainian and Polish economies and trade. Shmyhal emphasized that "Poles and Polish farmers need to hear this truth in order to understand the senselessness of the border blockade.

Economy • February 23, 04:52 PM • 32312 views

Shmyhal and his team of ministers arrived at the border with Poland. Meeting with Polish officials did not take place

The Prime Minister of Ukraine and a group of ministers arrived at the border with Poland for talks, but did not meet with Polish officials. Earlier, Zelenskyy instructed the government to be at the border with Poland by February 24. He also called on the president and prime minister of Poland to arrive there.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 04:24 PM • 24514 views

Shmyhal and the Danish Prime Minister discussed the implementation of reforms and Ukraine's integration into the EU

Prime Minister Shmyhal met with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen to discuss further support for Ukraine, reforms and EU integration, as well as a business conference between the two countries.

Economy • February 23, 02:53 PM • 22865 views

A group of ministers led by Prime Minister Shmyhal will be on the border with Poland today - Zelenskyy

Ukraine's Prime Minister and relevant ministers will visit the border with Poland today to resolve the export blockade, although it is unclear whether Polish officials will be present.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 02:27 PM • 18960 views

Denmark played a key role in unblocking the decision on F-16 - Zelenskyy

According to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Denmark played a key role in providing Ukraine with the opportunity to purchase F-16 fighter jets.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 02:13 PM • 20208 views

Ministry of Agrarian Policy: long-term blocking of the border is "a loss for both countries"

Blocking the Polish-Ukrainian border is not an economic issue, but rather the interests of certain groups. The Ukrainian side is ready for a dialogue with the Polish side, as the long-term blocking of the border "means losses for both countries.

Economy • February 23, 12:49 PM • 24407 views

About 90% of Ukrainian wheat exported to the EU via the Black Sea in January - Shmyhal

According to Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, in January 2024, 88% of Ukraine's wheat exports went to the EU via the Black Sea.

Economy • February 23, 12:05 PM • 24489 views

The Government has resolved the issue of allocating funds for the construction of the National Military Cemetery

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for allocating UAH 515 million from the state budget for the construction and operation of the National Military Memorial Cemetery this year.

Society • February 23, 11:38 AM • 25600 views

Cabinet of Ministers allocates UAH 6.2 billion for six regions for reconstruction - Shmyhal

The Government of Ukraine has allocated UAH 6. 2 billion to Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv and Kherson regions to help with the recovery.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 11:30 AM • 25106 views

Ukraine to open new border crossing point with Hungary: government approves decision

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to open a new checkpoint on the border with Hungary called Velyka Palad-Nagyhodos and expand the operation of the existing checkpoint to increase border and trade capacity.

Economy • February 23, 11:15 AM • 23575 views

The government approved the amount of pension increase from March 1: what to expect

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to increase pensions by almost 8% starting March 1, 2022.

Society • February 23, 10:57 AM • 26729 views

More than 800 Ukrainian families have purchased new housing under the eVodnovnennya and eOselya housing certificates

More than 800 Ukrainian families have purchased new housing with the help of housing certificates to replace the housing lost as a result of Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 08:53 PM • 35909 views

Farmers are right: Duda speaks about the blockade on the border and emphasizes that the problem should be solved by the European Commission

Polish President Andrzej Duda said that farmers' protests against the access of Ukrainian goods to the Polish market is a European problem that the European Commission should solve.

Society • February 22, 08:11 PM • 44180 views

Shmyhal and Tusk to meet in March to discuss Polish blockade of Ukrainian border

The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Poland, Denys Shmyhal and Donald Tusk, will meet in Warsaw next month to discuss issues related to the Ukrainian-Polish border and trade.

Politics • February 22, 11:31 AM • 24148 views

Changes in the assistance to IDPs: Lubinets calls on the government to reconsider the decision

The Ukrainian Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights has asked the Prime Minister to reconsider the possibility of limiting payments to internally displaced persons from March, as this could deprive up to 1 million IDPs of their only source of income.

Society • February 21, 10:47 AM • 21915 views

Will lead to loss of jobs: Polish minister warns against complete blockade of Ukraine's border

The Polish Minister of Agriculture emphasized the need to maintain trade with Ukraine. According to him, a complete blockade of the border will lead to the fact that many Poles may lose their jobs.

Politics • February 20, 05:51 PM • 28773 views

Shmyhal: Japanese Parliament is united in support of Ukraine and supports Ukrainians fighting against russian aggression

The Japanese parliament is united in its support for Ukraine, as stated by the Ukrainian prime minister after a meeting with the Japanese-Ukrainian inter-parliamentary group.

Politics • February 20, 02:56 PM • 21975 views

Shmyhal points out the need for missiles and counts on a new aid package from the US

The Prime Minister of Ukraine on the need for long-range missiles and other munitions.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 09:15 AM • 29737 views

Japan should become one of the leaders of economic recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine - Shmyhal

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Japan should become one of the leaders in the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine's economy after a visit to Tokyo, where 56 documents were signed, including on the avoidance of double taxation and Japanese investments and loans to support Ukrainian business and infrastructure projects.

Economy • February 20, 07:34 AM • 31297 views

Ukraine demands tougher sanctions after Navalny's death

Ukraine's Prime Minister calls for tougher EU and Japanese sanctions against Russia after Navalny's death.

Economy • February 20, 02:38 AM • 114552 views

Shmyhal and Kishida discussed visa liberalization between Ukraine and Japan

The prime ministers of Ukraine and Japan discussed expanding bilateral cooperation through visa liberalization and increased trade ties, as well as continuing sanctions pressure on Russia.

Economy • February 19, 04:03 PM • 30209 views

Japan to provide $12.1 billion in aid to Ukraine

Japan will provide Ukraine with a total of $12. 1 billion in aid, including a $4.7 billion grant to be received by the end of the month, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said after meeting with his Japanese counterpart.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 03:58 PM • 28855 views

Ukraine expects $1.8 billion in aid from Japan in the first quarter

Japan is expected to provide Ukraine with an additional $1. 8 billion in budgetary aid in the first quarter of 2022, reports Ukraine's Finance Ministry.

Economy • February 19, 03:00 PM • 24425 views

Japan launches a new EUR 1.25 billion program for Ukraine: what does it involve

Japan to allocate 1. 25 billion euros to support Japanese investors in Ukraine

Economy • February 19, 02:27 PM • 19333 views

Kubrakov on the blockade on the border with Poland: the situation may get out of control

Deputy Prime Minister Kubrakov expressed concern that the blockade on the border with Poland could become even more severe and expressed hope that the Polish government would resolve the issue.

Economy • February 19, 01:34 PM • 24618 views