Yulia Svyrydenko discussed with the US Treasury Secretary the strengthening of sanctions and preventing their lifting. The parties also reviewed investment projects.
Experts and the FPU demand that workers' rights be taken into account in the new Labor Code. It is proposed to link the minimum wage to 50% of the national average.
Yulia Svyrydenko announced the launch of the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Fund. The government also allocated UAH 22 billion for the protection of energy facilities.
The FPU insists on linking the minimum wage to 50% of the average. Trade unions demand the preservation of the right to strike and the protection of employees' rights in the new Labor Code.
A Food Processing and Distribution Center has started operating in the Republic of Ghana. Ukrainian flour is combined with local rice to help vulnerable populations.
Draft law No. 15176 will oblige TCC employees to introduce themselves, carry tokens, and show their IDs. This will help distinguish real military personnel from fraudsters in uniform.
Ukraine is negotiating with the US and the EU on security guarantees and preparing to export defense technologies. Ukraine has offered Russia a ceasefire for the holidays. The President stated his readiness to observe silence in the sky and on the front line, provided there are no attacks. The energy system is working stably due to an increase in the volume of its own generation.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine announced the stable operation of the energy system and an increase in electricity imports. The authorities aim to provide Ukrainians with electricity without restrictions.
The government directed the JICA grant towards equipment for the State Emergency Service and equipment for the Ministry of Internal Affairs hospitals. The funds will be used to strengthen sappers and rehabilitate wounded soldiers.
The relevant ministry is working on the TCC reform to improve mobilization processes. The final version will be presented after internal consultations are completed.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Orest Mandziy as the head of customs based on the results of the competition. The new head is expected to reform and ensure the transparency of the customs system.
AMCU Chairman Pavlo Kyrylenko stated that there was no evidence of anti-competitive actions by gas station operators. The committee analyzed fuel purchases in Europe.
The State Special Transport Service has become the sole client for road repairs near the front line. The General Staff will determine the list of priority routes.
The faction and ministers discussed draft laws to fulfill obligations to donors. According to Arakhamia, there was an open discussion on issues that concern society and on which financial aid depends.
The Defense Procurement Agency received the status of a Central Purchasing Body (CPB) for direct work with equipment suppliers. The military will choose transport from a catalog without complex procedures.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed the installation of weapons and navigation systems on aircraft without lengthy approvals. Enterprises, specialists, and military units will be involved in the work.
The relevant committee supported bills on the abolition of the €150 parcel exemption and taxes for platforms. New rules will come into effect no earlier than 2027.
The Tax Committee supported a special fund for the army and new rules for digital platforms. Small sellers will receive benefits, and individual entrepreneurs will have simplified reporting.
The government and Parliament have agreed on the submission of urgent draft laws to fulfill the conditions of the Ukraine Facility. This is necessary for stable financing of Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers is launching an experimental project for systemic labor market planning. The forecast will be updated annually to form state orders.
1. 3 million citizens used the program, receiving up to UAH 1000 per month. Compensation is 15% for diesel, 10% for gasoline, and 5% for autogas.
Since the beginning of the year, damage to public roads has been eliminated. The repair of international highways is planned to be fully completed by June 1.
The Cabinet of Ministers has increased payments for Ukrainian machinery and land reclamation for agrarians. Farmers in Kherson region will receive funds for lost crops and livestock support.
Ukrainians will be able to remotely terminate employment relationships with employers in the occupied territories. The application is submitted online to update state registers.
The governments of the countries agreed on joint projects for demining the Black Sea and using gas storage facilities. The parties will develop nuclear energy and logistics.
Acting Prime Minister of Bulgaria Andrey Gyurov arrived in the capital with key ministers. Meetings with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials are planned.
The Cabinet of Ministers will focus on saturating the market with goods instead of price control. To support vulnerable segments of the population, assistance of 1,500 hryvnias will be paid.
The Cabinet of Ministers directed funds to protect energy facilities, substations, and railways in rear regions. The funding will cover 30% of needs and debts for past work.
Machine gunner Oleksandra Davydenko eliminated four occupiers in Donetsk region. Despite being wounded, she evacuated a comrade during enemy shelling.
Owners of evacuation points will receive reimbursement for water, heating, and electricity. Applications for payments can be submitted online through the Pension Fund portal.
