Yulia Svyrydenko

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.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed electricity distribution system operators to lease state-owned energy equipment without auctions. The monthly rent will be 1 hryvnia for each object, and the decision applies for the period of martial law and six months after its completion.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appealed to the NEURC regarding the postponement of planned changes in water tariffs. The government believes that water tariffs should remain unchanged throughout the war.

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.