Denis Shmyhal
Government decided to close the gaps in payments of 6,500 UAH: who can count on assistance
The Government has amended the Warm Winter program to cover families who did not receive payments in 2024 due to technical reasons. Assistance in the amount of UAH 6,500 will be provided for each child from low-income families and IDP families.
The Cabinet of Ministers simplifies management of fortifications: what awaits defence structures
The government has approved an updated mechanism for accepting and accounting for fortifications in the frontline areas. Within a month, all defense installations are to be transferred to the Ministry of Defense.
How many Ukrainians have already received the “winter thousand” from the state - new data
More than 12 million Ukrainians have applied for thousands of hryvnias under the Winter eSupport program. 11.5 million have already received payments, including 3.3 million in 2025.
Ukraine eases electricity tariff for houses with electric heating
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution to differentiate the preferential electricity tariff for consumers with electric heating. From now on, the full tariff of UAH 4.32 will be applied only to volumes exceeding 2000 kWh.
Restoration of Okhmatdyt, access to medical services for veterans: the Government approves the Healthcare System Development Strategy
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Healthcare System Development Strategy until 2030 with three key goals. The plan calls for restoring Okhmatdyt, creating 300 rehabilitation spaces, and expanding services for veterans.
Industrial visa-free travel, roaming at home and more: Shmyhal held a meeting on cooperation with the EU in 2025
The Government held a meeting on sectoral cooperation with the EU in 2025. They discussed industrial visa-free travel, integration into the energy market, and the development of TEN-T transport corridors.
The UN plans to provide Ukraine with a record amount of aid during the year
The UN has approved a plan to raise more than $2. 6 billion to help Ukrainians in 2025. The humanitarian needs plan has been discussed with the UN leadership and includes programs for demining the territory.
Is Halushchenko's resignation planned? Zelensky discussed personnel issues with Shmyhal
President Zelenskyy meets with Prime Minister Shmyhal on personnel issues. The Rada registers a resolution to dismiss Energy Minister Galushchenko over corruption charges.
Strategic Investment Council approves 92 projects for Ukraine's recovery in 2025
The Strategic Investment Council has started working in Ukraine and approved a portfolio of 787 projects. For 2025, 92 projects have been selected in the areas of social protection, infrastructure, and demining.
Latvia has provided Ukraine with military aid worth over €501 million
Latvia has provided Ukraine with military aid worth over €501 million. The countries discussed further cooperation, including support for the defense industry, military training, and the creation of a transport corridor.
Shmyhal on Ukraine's accession to the EU: "We are moving to negotiations on specific clusters"
Ukraine has formed 36 working groups to prepare positions for negotiation clusters with the EU. The government plans to go through the negotiation process as quickly as possible and make 2025 a turning point in European integration.
Kyiv expects results of talks with EU on joint customs control at the border this year - Shmyhal
Ukraine expects the results of negotiations with the EU on joint customs control this year. It is planned to reconstruct 28 checkpoints and build 6 new ones by 2030.
Fico invited Zelenskyy to negotiations on gas transit through Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico proposed to Zelenskyy to meet to discuss the cessation of Russian gas transit. The meeting is planned to be held on the territory of Slovakia near the Ukrainian border.
The government has allocated an additional 5 billion UAH for payments of the "winter thousand"
The government has allocated 5 billion UAH from the reserve fund for the "Winter eSupport" program. The payment mechanism for people over 60 and persons with disabilities through Ukrposhta has also been improved.
The government has provided an opportunity to book gas companies
The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized the booking of emergency crews of gas distribution systems. The requirements for the level of monthly salary when booking them were canceled.
More drones, missiles, shells, artillery, and armored vehicles: Shmyhal on plans to strengthen Ukrainian defense industry
In 2025, more than 26% of Ukraine's GDP will be spent on defense, amounting to UAH 2. 2 trillion. The priority will be to develop the Ukrainian defense industry to produce drones, missiles, and armored vehicles.
In December, the Cabinet of Ministers additionally financed one hundred brigades for 25-27 million each - Shmyhal
In December, the government additionally financed 100 brigades for UAH 25-27 million each on the instructions of the President. The funds were used to purchase drones, spare parts, and maintain combat capability.
Cabinet of Ministers will regulate the issue of booking repair crews of regional gas companies - Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to regulate the issue of reserving repair crews of gas distribution network operators from mobilization. The decision will be implemented on January 10, Prime Minister Shmyhal said.
Shmyhal reveals the number of Ukrainians booked for mobilization
In Ukraine, 900-950 thousand people have been reserved for mobilization. According to the Prime Minister, this figure has been fixed for a long time and does not affect the mobilization process.
Sappers returned 17 thousand square kilometers of Ukraine's territory to use in 2024
In 2024, 35 thousand square kilometers of territory were surveyed and demined in Ukraine, of which 17 thousand square kilometers were returned to use. 73 mine action operators and 200 mechanical demining vehicles were engaged.
MP: Demobilization of military is unlikely in Ukraine today
The Defense Ministry and the General Staff are focused on rotating front-line units instead of demobilizing them. The Verkhovna Rada summons Prime Minister Shmyhal due to the lack of a draft law on demobilization.
Rada summons Shmyhal to parliament: the reason is the law on demobilization, which was to be initiated by the government
The Verkhovna Rada has voted to summon the Prime Minister over the government's failure to fulfill its obligation to draft a law on demobilization. Shmyhal is to report to parliament on this issue on Friday.
The Cabinet of Ministers introduces a new format of industrial sites - eco-industrial parks
The government approved a draft law introducing the concept of an “eco-industrial park”. The new model envisages the use of alternative energy sources and rational resource management.
Government to allocate additional UAH 20 billion for eHouse in 2025
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allocate UAH 20 billion for the eHouse program in 2025. Priority will be given to the military, veterans, doctors and teachers, and the total amount of loans issued has already exceeded UAH 24 billion.
New industrial park in Kyiv region to become the 100th in Ukraine
The government has included Myronivka Industrial Park in the Register of Industrial Parks. The project will create 1,500 jobs and attract over UAH 1 billion in investments.
8 million Ukrainians received UAH 1000 through Winter eSupport - Shmyhal
8 million citizens received UAH 1000 each through the Winter is Support program, with a total of 11 million applications submitted. New support programs for teachers and IDPs are also being launched.
Ukraine has actually reached pre-war trade figures - Shmyhal
In 2024, Ukraine exported goods worth more than $41 billion, reaching pre-war levels. More than 97 million tons of cargo were transshipped through the sea corridor and ports.
How many Ukrainians have the status of combatants? New data from the Ministry of Veterans
In Ukraine, about a million people have the status of combatants as of the end of 2024. The government is introducing new programs to support veterans, including quarterly payments for sports and the creation of a unified registry.
Instead of a bunch of different payments, there will be one: Shmyhal about the project of basic social assistance
Denys Shmyhal presented a plan to reform social policy, including a new system of social benefits and pension reform. Special attention is paid to supporting veterans through the creation of special spaces and medical services.
The government plans to approve a mechanism for full confiscation of frozen assets this year
The government plans to create a mechanism for the full confiscation of Russian frozen assets this year. Ukraine expects $50 billion from the G7 and the EU to be secured by frozen Russian assets.