The Cabinet of Ministers has prepared an expansion of the "Contract 18-24" program to attract motivated people to work with drones. The "Contract 18-24" project offers additional financial remuneration, professional training, and social guarantees, as well as a 12-month deferment from mobilization.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Tetiana Berezhna as the temporary acting Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications. Her key task is to ensure the financing of the cultural sphere and cooperation with donors.
In August, the bone marrow transplantation department will resume operation at the Kyiv hospital "Okhmatdyt". This is a key area of pediatric oncohematology, and reconstruction work is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
The updated Cabinet of Ministers summarized the first week of work, identifying key priorities: the development of domestic prosthetics, the expansion of defense production, and simplifying life for businesses. The government plans to launch grants for bionic prostheses and scale up the production of explosives in Ukraine.
On July 23, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a number of personnel decisions, appointing five deputy ministers of digital transformation. The Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine for European Integration was also dismissed.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved an action plan for the implementation of the NSDC decision on a moratorium on unsubstantiated business inspections. The tax and customs authorities will limit inspections for low-risk enterprises, and law enforcement agencies will coordinate actions to return sanctioned assets.
The Government of Ukraine met with G7 ambassadors to discuss anti-corruption policy. The President will submit a bill to strengthen the independence of anti-corruption bodies and prevent external influence.
Oleksandr Tsyvinsky, the sole candidate for the position of director of the BEB, announced the re-submission of documents to the Cabinet of Ministers. He awaits the decision of the government and the newly appointed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
New Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced Ukraine's likely appeal to the IMF for additional financing, as international donors have provided only half of the necessary funds. She also plans to discuss financial aid and joint weapons production with the United States.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko revealed details of the National Security and Defense Council's decision on a moratorium on business inspections, emphasizing targeted control and digitalization. The prosecutor's office has already closed 30% of cases against entrepreneurs, and new proceedings will only be approved by the Prosecutor General or heads of regional prosecutor's offices.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko proposed a transparent system to ensure integrity in the work of law enforcement in economic cases. President Zelenskyy expects quick adoption of relevant legislative changes.
Ukraine and France will create a €200 million fund to support Ukraine's critical infrastructure and economy starting in 2026. Issues of weapons, finance, reconstruction, and sanctions against Russia were also discussed.
Taras Melnychuk has been reappointed as the permanent representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Verkhovna Rada. Kostiantyn Maryevich, the State Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers, and his first deputy, Oleksandr Yarema, have also been reappointed.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine liquidated the Ministry of Strategic Industries, transferring its functions to the Ministry of Defense. The Ministry of Defense is now the successor to the property, rights, and obligations of the liquidated ministry.
The Cabinet of Ministers liquidated the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources. Their functions have been transferred to the newly created Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine renamed the Ministry of Social Policy to the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine, merging the Ministry of National Unity into it. The Ministry of Social Policy also received the budget allocations of the Ministry of National Unity for 2025, including funds for the reintegration of occupied territories and support for Ukrainians abroad.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the frontline situation, particularly in Sumy region, and long-range strikes with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Requests for additional funding for drone production and supply, which will be signed next week, were considered.
Yulia Svyrydenko announced the preparation of a one-year moratorium on business inspections, which is one of the government's key priorities. This decision, agreed with the President, aims to provide more freedom for economic forces and ensure equal conditions for "white" businesses.
The ambassadors of the Group of Seven countries welcomed the new Ukrainian government led by Yulia Svyrydenko and called for continued reforms. Yulia Svyrydenko, appointed Prime Minister, outlined priorities: ensuring the army, increasing production, and optimizing the state apparatus.
The Verkhovna Rada expects the program of activity of the newly elected Cabinet of Ministers in the near future. First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Kornienko stated that "this will be a Ukrainian and pro-Ukrainian government."
Ukraine welcomes the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia, but considers it insufficient. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko emphasized the need to strengthen sanction policy, particularly from the US, to limit Russia's ability to continue the war.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stated that the search for a new Minister of Culture is ongoing, hoping for a quick filling of the vacancy. She noted that this is one of the most difficult areas, which requires a good manager.
Hanna Ivanchenko has been appointed Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister of Ukraine from July 18, 2025. The previous chief, Yevhen Ferbey, has been dismissed from his position.
Taras Kachka, the newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister, does not own his own housing, but he owns two cars, one of which was manufactured in 2022. His annual salary in his previous position amounted to over 1.5 million hryvnias.
Oleksiy Sobolev, the newly appointed Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture, declared an apartment in Kyiv and last year's salary of over 1. 5 million hryvnias in his previous position. His wife owns a SUBARU XV car, and the minister himself has investment certificates and savings.
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.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the continuation of government reshuffling. After today's changes, a security sector update is expected on Friday, and a renewal of the Ukrainian diplomatic corps on Monday.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed Denys Shmyhal as the Minister of Defense of Ukraine. This happened after his resignation from the post of Prime Minister, which automatically led to the resignation of the entire Cabinet of Ministers.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine reappointed Andriy Sybiha as Minister of Foreign Affairs. This decision was supported by people's deputies at the proposal of the President of Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on State Power Organization supported Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's submission regarding the new composition of the government. The entire list of 13 ministers has been approved, and now the decision rests with the Rada's vote.
