The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the Ministry of Health and the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection to control drug prices. Fines are provided for markup violations, and reports will be submitted weekly.
On January 9, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv and the region, causing interruptions in electricity, water, and heat supply. Emergency blackouts are in effect in the capital, and restoration work continues under difficult conditions.
In Irpin, Kyiv Oblast, temporary water supply schedules, introduced due to power outages, have been canceled. Water supply is being carried out as usual thanks to the restoration of electricity and the work of specialists.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko submitted a proposal to the Verkhovna Rada to appoint Dmytro Natalukha as head of the State Property Fund. The vote is expected today after the meeting of the Committee on Economic Policy.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the restoration of generation and an increase in electricity imports. Enemy attacks and weather conditions create an additional burden on the system.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said that the situation with providing people with food is under control. She instructed the Minister of Economy to respond to requests from retail chains.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to introduce additional payments for energy workers of repair crews who go to the sites of attacks in freezing weather. This applies to specialists who restore the supply of heat, electricity, water, and gas.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed government officials to ensure full support for the economic aspects of future agreements between Ukraine, the US, and Europe. The parameters for using funds from partners for reconstruction have also been determined.
The most difficult energy situation is observed in certain areas of Kyiv and on the left bank of Kyiv region. Restoration work is also underway in Odesa, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions after night shelling.
Serhiy Derkach, Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development, ignores data regarding Ihor Zelinsky, a candidate for the head of the State Aviation Service. Journalistic investigations indicate possible harm to national security from his previous activities.
After a massive Russian attack, heating and electricity supply has been restored in Kyiv, but blackout schedules are in effect. The government is aiming for Thursday for a significant improvement in the situation.
The heating system has been launched, and the phased supply to homes is underway. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that full heat supply in Kyiv and the region is expected today.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that Kyiv will switch to scheduled power outage schedules by the end of the day. After Russia's night attack, the situation in the capital remains difficult, but electricity supply is being restored.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported that one of the Verkhovna Rada committees has no heating or water after the Russian attack. Electricity is currently available.
In Kyiv, as a result of the Russian attack, over 500,000 consumers were left without electricity and there are interruptions in water supply. The enemy deliberately attacked district boiler houses. Slavutych is also without electricity again.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to switch to online learning and remote work for enterprises due to deteriorating weather conditions and a drop in air temperature. This measure will be in effect at least until January 19, 2026, with the exception of critical infrastructure facilities.
After reviewing critical infrastructure facilities that were previously not disconnected, 911 MW of capacity was added to the grid. This allowed for the stabilization of outage schedules, despite the drop in temperature.
The cyclone entered Ukraine through Chernivtsi and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, causing difficult winter weather conditions. In Prykarpattia, traffic is ensured, in Bukovyna drivers were urged to limit trips, and Ukrzaliznytsia is strengthening connections with both regions.
On January 12, the "Servant of the People" faction will meet. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko will be present to discuss personnel issues.
Given the events in Lviv, the relevant authorities will conduct checks on the facts of possible violations of the Government's decision.
A single email address for appeals to the Military Ombudsman has been introduced in Ukraine. It is intended for considering issues related to military service.
In the city of Samara, Dnipropetrovsk region, water supply has been temporarily suspended due to an emergency rupture of the main D=500 mm water pipeline. Restoration is expected today, January 5, 2026, by 6:00 PM.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of leadership at the local level and announced the appointment of new heads of regional state administrations next week. A meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will be held tomorrow.
Ukraine and the United States have agreed on a military document that defines mechanisms for supporting, restoring, and modernizing the Armed Forces, as well as controlling the implementation of agreements. The document consists of four sections and annexes, covering the provision of the Armed Forces and monitoring compliance with agreements.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed appointing Denys Shmyhal as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine. He thanked Shmyhal for his work at the Ministry of Defense and emphasized the importance of systematic approach for Ukrainian energy.
Culture Minister Tetiana Berezhna attended a government meeting with her newborn daughter, Osaka. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko called the event historic for the Cabinet of Ministers' hall.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has transferred the National Agency for Identification, Tracing and Management of Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes under the coordination of the Prime Minister of Ukraine. This decision was made after the Verkhovna Rada voted for bill No. 12374-d on ARMA reform.
More than half of the weaponry in the Ukrainian army is currently domestically produced. In 2025, over 75% of funds for the procurement of weapons and equipment will be directed to Ukrainian manufacturers.
JSC "Ukrainian Defense Industry" has announced the selection of candidates for the positions of independent members of the Supervisory Boards of six key defense industry enterprises. Applications for participation in the selection will be accepted until the end of 2025.
President Zelenskyy stated that new direct support programs for Ukrainian citizens will be implemented in 2026. Almost 18 million Ukrainians have applied for this year's winter support.
