In the updated government led by Yulia Svyrydenko, most ministers retained their positions, some swapped chairs. Denys Shmyhal headed the Ministry of Defense, Herman Halushchenko — the Ministry of Justice, and Svitlana Hrynchuk — the Ministry of Energy.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the updated composition of the Cabinet of Ministers, proposed by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. New ministers have been appointed, including Oleksiy Kuleba, Taras Kachka, and others.
The Brave1 cluster launched the Test in Ukraine platform, which allows international defence tech companies to test their technologies on the real battlefield in Ukraine. This will enable foreign companies to create precise solutions and receive feedback from the military.
A submission for the appointment of a new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has been made to the Verkhovna Rada. 13 ministers have been proposed, including Mykhailo Fedorov, Oleksiy Kuleba, and Taras Kachka.
Mykhailo Fedorov refuted rumors about the cancellation of distance learning, emphasizing the priority of children's safety. MOES Order No. 1112 will be canceled due to contradictions regarding access to education, especially in frontline communities.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine today, July 17, begins the formation of a new Cabinet of Ministers after the dismissal of Denys Shmyhal. President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of Prime Minister, and also presented candidates for other ministerial portfolios.
At the meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction, President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of Prime Minister. Candidates for key ministerial portfolios, including Fedorov, Kuleba, and Kachka, were presented.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation appealed to Upwork's management regarding the mass blocking of Ukrainian freelancers' accounts. Problems arise due to registration in occupied territories, geolocation failures, and blocking without explanation.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has resigned and is being considered for the post of Minister of Defense. Yulia Svyrydenko is to head the government, and Mykhailo Fedorov will become the first vice-prime minister.
The candidacy of the Prime Minister of Ukraine has already been approved, a series of resignations in ministries is expected. The dismissal of ministers is scheduled for July 16, and the appointment of new ones - for the next day.
Ukraine is implementing a digitized bonus system for the military, which will allow exchanging e-points for confirmed combat hits for drones and EW equipment. This process, from order to delivery, will take several weeks, significantly accelerating the receipt of necessary technologies.
President Zelenskyy has formed Ukraine's delegation to participate in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2025) in Rome. The delegation will be headed by First Vice Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and will include ministers from key agencies.
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov reported that over 1000 Ukrainians used the service of replacing their vehicle registration certificate in "Diia" within a week. The service allows for quick and convenient document replacement without queues, with the option of delivery by "Ukrposhta".
The digital space "Veteran PRO" has been launched in "Diia" for veterans and their families, combining key services. Among the available services are finding a support specialist, veteran sports, "eOselia" (housing program), "eVidnovlennia" (restoration program), establishing disability status, and applying for subsidies.
From July 1, Group 3 individual entrepreneurs (5%, without VAT and hired employees) can submit tax declarations for Q2 via the Diia portal. The system will automatically calculate taxes, including single tax, military levy, and unified social contribution.
In the "Diia" application, it became possible to leave voice and text complaints about the work of state bodies. Responsible ministers will promptly see these reviews, which will contribute to increasing transparency.
Over 1,300 Ukrainian schools have joined the national educational platform "Mriya. " This exceeded initial expectations, improving parental interaction with schools and effectively combating bureaucracy.
A new online vehicle registration certificate replacement service has appeared in the Diia application. Now drivers can renew, re-issue, or convert their vehicle's technical passport to digital format, ordering its delivery by Ukrposhta.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has provided operators with tools to block spam calls, intrusive advertising, and potential fraudulent calls. The changes will be introduced gradually, giving operators several months for technical improvements.
The Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 6. 2 billion in subventions to the regions for the construction of shelters in schools. These funds will enable the implementation of 144 shelter projects in 100 communities across 22 oblasts, with all facilities planned for completion by the end of the year.
A large-scale IT event, Tech360: Policy, Talents & Growth, took place in Kyiv, where strategic issues of IT industry development were discussed. Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Digital Transformation, announced the development of a Ukrainian analogue of ChatGPT for national security and the economy.
The State Service of Special Communications reported new targeted cyberattacks on state institutions, which begin with sending a Microsoft Word document via Signal. This is followed by infection with the BEARDSHELL malicious code, which gives hackers full control over the device, and CERT-UA links this activity to the UAC-0001 group, controlled by Russian special services.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 6854 per dollar. The euro exchange rate is UAH 47.85, and the zloty is UAH 11.18.
For the second year in a row, Ukraine ranks first in the world for the quality of fixed internet. As revealed by a recent study from the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the absolute majority of Ukrainians are satisfied with the quality of mobile communication in the country.
Over 800,000 sole proprietors have already been registered through the "Diia" portal in Ukraine. The procedure takes only a few clicks and is considered the fastest in the world.
Ukraine maintains leadership in reusable and FPV drones, but Russia is ahead in the production of fiber-optic drones. Despite this, Ukrainian companies are actively developing analogues with a long operating range.
According to the Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine faces thousands of cyberattacks every month. Almost all employees of the Ministry of Digital Transformation use specialized AI-based software to counter viruses.
Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported that 674,000 Ukrainians have already used the eEnemy chatbot, through which you can transmit data on the movement of Russian equipment.
The Bulava strike drone, developed in Ukraine, is already being used on the front, demonstrating superiority over the Russian "Lancet", hitting key targets and transmitting video confirmation.
A new type of weapon from Brave1 was successfully tested in the Kherson direction. The enemy's strong point was destroyed by ammunition weighing over 100 kg.
