Denis Shmyhal

In Ukraine, electricity consumption remains at the level of seasonal indicators. Energy companies call on people to use powerful appliances from 10:00 to 18:00 for the efficient operation of solar power plants.

The government has simplified procedures for private oil and gas production enterprises. Ukraine will receive $70 million from the World Bank to purchase solar panels for generating facilities.

The government has supported a program of payments to agricultural producers in Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson regions who grow cotton. The payment will be 10,000 UAH per hectare.

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, at least 200 people have been injured by mines during agricultural work. The government is improving the mechanism for compensating for landmine clearance.

The Prime Minister stated that Russian attacks have led to the loss of almost 50% of gas production. To compensate for these losses, Ukraine is actively working on gas imports.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their victory in the elections in Canada. Ukraine values Canada's support and hopes to strengthen the partnership.

The US and Ukraine are close to signing a framework agreement on minerals. Kyiv has secured concessions from the Trump administration not to take into account past military aid.

U. S. aid before the signing of the agreement on subsoil will not be counted. Ukraine has $50 billion in revenues from frozen Russian assets.

According to a US presidential advisor, an agreement with Ukraine on rare earth minerals will be concluded in the near future. It was also previously reported about the signing of a memorandum.

The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Norway discussed cooperation in the economic and defense spheres, paying special attention to the joint production of weapons. Norway has allocated $8 billion to support Ukraine.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that partners have confirmed the provision of over $39 billion in budget support to Ukraine in 2025. He also emphasized the importance of confiscating Russian assets.

The World Bank will allocate $70 million to Ukraine to support the energy system. The funds will be used to purchase energy storage systems for "UkrHydroEnergo".

Ukraine and the EBRD have signed an agreement on the allocation of 270 million euros under state guarantees and a grant from Norway of 140 million euros. These funds will be used to import gas by Naftogaz.

The US Secretary of the Treasury emphasized the importance of economic partnership with Ukraine and the need for a quick completion of negotiations. He emphasized support for the sovereignty of Ukraine.

A “national consultation” on the pharmaceutical market without pharmacists was held in Kyiv. The decisions were prepared in advance.

Ukrenergo called for consuming more electricity from 10:00 to 18:00, when solar power plants are actively operating. The energy system is recovering after the attacks.

A Polish-Ukrainian group has started exhuming the victims of the tragic events of 1945 in the village of Puzhnyky, Ternopil region. Researchers plan to identify and properly bury the murdered Polish citizens.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. He expressed gratitude for the support and sanctions against the Russian Federation. The parties discussed economic partnership, an investment fund, and a free trade zone.

A government delegation of Ukraine, led by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, has started work in Washington at the Spring Meetings 2025. Ukraine's needs for 2026 and attracting investment will be discussed.

There is no schedule for burials at the National Military Memorial Cemetery. The contracts will be signed after May 8, , when the construction of the first launch complex of the first stage is completed.

The total amount of cash assets of government officials in 2024 increased by 13% and amounted to more than UAH 219 million. The largest income was declared by Oleksiy Chernyshov - UAH 37.5 million.

Electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased due to warm weather and the weekend. Ukrenergo recommends shifting the use of powerful appliances as much as possible to daytime hours, from 8:00 to 18:00.

Cadets will receive a scholarship of UAH 8,000, and those who are in their final year and study excellently will receive UAH 20,000. The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted the relevant resolution.

The Cabinet will attract 84 million dollars from the World Bank within the HOPE project for compensation payments under the "eRecovery" program. In total, more than 96,000 families received support.

The government is working on reducing drug prices and expanding the "Affordable Medicines" program, allowing Ukrainians to receive 600 drugs for free. The "Mobile Pharmacies" program is also being expanded in 15 regions.

The mineral agreement does not provide for the recognition of Ukraine's debt or the return of US aid. The structure should be mutually beneficial, where both countries will earn from investments.

A new round of negotiations between Ukraine and the United States regarding the agreement on minerals will start on April 24. The success of the negotiations will determine whether the agreement will be ready by April 26.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine will visit Washington starting April 21 to meet with the US Secretary of the Treasury. The purpose of the visit is to support the completion of discussions regarding the establishment of an investment fund.

The NBU reported that gold and foreign exchange reserves are in foreign banks and instruments. The National Bank monitors events in the markets and analyzes the risks for reserve management.

In Ukraine, the collection of applications to the Register of Damages Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation continues. They can be submitted through the "Diia" portal in 9 categories, and all 45 are planned to be opened by the end of the year.