Yulia Svyrydenko

Ukraine has freed up at least 800 MW of electricity capacity after reviewing the lists of critical infrastructure facilities. This will allow for a reduction in the duration of power outage schedules for the population and industry.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine is not holding direct negotiations with Russia, but is communicating through American intermediaries. According to him, the economic and security blocs are involved in the negotiations.

The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 1. 8 billion from the reserve fund for the maintenance of important roads in frontline regions. Additionally, UAH 665.4 million was directed to purchase fuel for 9 frontline regions, which will ensure the operation of backup power sources.

Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, announced planned meetings in New York with the government's working group on recovery, development, and investment. A video conference of national security advisors also took place to discuss the peace plan.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports from NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov regarding preparations for negotiations. The head of state emphasized that Ukraine's goal is to bring closer the end of the war, define steps for a dignified peace, guaranteed security, and recovery.

Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced an expected reduction in the duration of power outages in Ukraine this weekend. This is due to the coordination of efforts to restore the energy system and ensure reserves after the shelling.

The Cabinet of Ministers is allocating over UAH 30 million to eliminate the consequences of the Russian missile and drone attack in Ternopil. As a result of the attack on November 19, 38 people died, including 8 children.

The government has updated the procedure for issuing military registration documents, which are now created exclusively in electronic format. Reserve ID, available in the Reserve+ application, becomes the main document for conscripts, those liable for military service, and reservists.

Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko instructed the regional military administrations and local self-government bodies to reduce electricity consumption by switching off decorative garlands and outdoor advertising. Road lighting in areas with high accident rates remains a priority, and the austerity measures do not apply to self-generation.

The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the Regional Military Administrations to review the lists of critical infrastructure facilities within two days. Consumers who are not of critical importance will be excluded from the lists, and the released electricity volumes will be directed to household consumers.

Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the Reconstruction Investment Fund, expanding Ukraine's ability to purchase US LNG, and financial support. Alvarez & Marsal has been appointed as the Fund's investment advisor.

The government has announced a tender for the manager of the seized assets of IDS Ukraine, the producer of "Morshynska" and "Myrhorodska" mineral waters, with a short deadline for submitting documents by December 12. This decision has drawn criticism due to legal miscalculations and haste before the new law on ARMA comes into force.

The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing a decision on the redistribution of consumption and the direction of electricity for household consumers. Currently, three queues of hourly shutdown schedules are in effect throughout Ukraine.

The government has decided to change the mechanism for purchasing electricity to cover Ukrenergo's technological losses. This will allow electricity to be purchased at more predictable and often lower prices, which will lead to a slower increase in electricity transmission tariffs.

Google presented the most popular queries of Ukrainians in 2025. "Power outage schedule" became the leader, and "The Gorge" among films.

The government has decided to terminate the powers of the supervisory boards of a number of state energy companies. New members will be elected by the end of December, and the supervisory boards of defense sector enterprises will also be rebooted.

President Zelenskyy discussed personnel reshuffle in the energy sector with Prime Minister Svyrydenko. Today, the powers of some supervisory board members of state energy companies are being terminated, and new members will be appointed in December.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Budget voted the State Budget for 2026 for the second reading. Proposed changes include an increase in the personal income tax percentage for local budgets and additional funds for arms procurement.

A record 3,339 amendments were submitted to the draft State Budget for 2026, and three more Ukrainian budgets would have been needed to accommodate them. Local budgets were left with 64% of personal income tax, and UAH 58 billion was allocated for teachers' salaries.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is likely to consider the draft State Budget for 2026 on December 3. Negotiations on amendments to it are currently underway.

The evening meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction ended without results. MP Zheleznyak reports that the "servants" will likely meet again tomorrow to discuss the 2026 budget.

The Cabinet of Ministers has set a special gas price for cogeneration plants in frontline regions, which will be valid for one year. The government also simplified the procedure for installing distributed generation facilities and resumed the tender for the construction of generating capacity.

On December 4, employers will be able to reserve their employees if the latter have accounting problems, and employees must also be aware of updated medical examinations.

Ukraine is introducing an electronic exporter's office within the Unified State Electronic Timber Accounting System. This will allow exporters to verify the origin of timber and confirm its legality for export to the EU.

The sanctions coalition imposed restrictions on over 500 entities in Russia's energy sector, including oil tankers and financial institutions. This led to a decrease in the price of Russian oil and a reduction in its exports, forecasting significant losses for the Russian budget.

Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement on a new 4-year support program worth $8. 2 billion. This program will help finance critical expenditures and maintain macro-financial stability.

The government has simplified the procedure for receiving compensation under the "eRecovery" program for co-owned housing. This will allow one of the co-owners to apply for assistance, even if the other cannot be reached.

President Zelenskyy announced that Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko will coordinate the candidacies for the positions of energy and justice ministers with the majority faction's MPs. This decision was made after a meeting with government officials regarding the selection of personnel for vacant positions.

The Cabinet of Ministers initiated an audit of JSC "Ukrainian Defense Industry", the Defense Procurement Agency, and the State Logistics Operator. The renewal of the supervisory boards of these enterprises has also begun, and the Accounting Chamber will inspect ARMA and FDMU.

Within a week of the "winter thousand" program's launch, up to 10 million Ukrainians have submitted applications. The first payments will begin next week, and the funds can be used until the end of June next year.