Serhii Koretskyi, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Ukraine, has been actively engaging in international diplomacy to secure funding and resources essential for Ukraine's stability and growth. Under his leadership, Ukraine has secured an $841 million loan from the World Bank, guaranteed by the Canadian government, to fund pension payments. Koretskyi has emphasized the urgency of additional resources as the cost of war continues to escalate. He has been in talks with Germany, the UK, and France to address Ukraine's financial needs. On the domestic front, Koretskyi has been instrumental in implementing austerity measures to manage the budget deficit. He is also pushing for coordinated efforts between the government and parliament to expedite Ukraine’s EU accession. These strategic moves, coupled with significant international support, are crucial for bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities and economic recovery amidst ongoing challenges.
What are Serhii Koretskyi's main priorities as Prime Minister?
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi focuses on fully supplying the Defence Forces, scaling up the defense industry, and preparing for the upcoming winter. He aims to ensure Ukraine's resilience amid ongoing adversities.
What recent funding has Ukraine received under Koretskyi's leadership?
Ukraine has received $841 million from the World Bank under Canadian guarantees, aimed at maintaining pension payments. This funding is vital in supporting Ukraine's budget amid the rising costs of conflict.
How is the Ukraine government addressing the budget deficit under Koretskyi?
Prime Minister Koretskyi has announced strict austerity measures and is seeking $27 billion in emergency funding. These actions aim to address the defense budget deficit and ensure financial stability.
What is the significance of the new alert levels introduced in Ukraine?
The alert levels aim to enhance citizens' safety by clearly indicating the threat level from Russian attacks. This system will help in resource allocation and safeguarding Ukrainian cities, particularly Kyiv.
What steps is Koretskyi taking towards Ukraine's EU accession?
Koretskyi is pushing for coordinated legislative efforts between the government and parliament to advance European integration. This coordination is crucial for meeting the EU accession criteria and furthering Ukraine's international alliances.
Who is supporting Ukraine's defense under Koretskyi's administration?
Under Prime Minister Koretskyi's administration, Ukraine has seen continued support from international partners, including a 1.4 billion euro allocation from the EU and ongoing military aid from Estonian allies.
What measures has Koretskyi implemented for public safety during attacks?
Koretskyi has ordered the immediate inspection and maintenance of all civil protection shelters in Ukraine. This move is to ensure public safety by guaranteeing unrestricted access, especially during missile threats.
How is Koretskyi strengthening coordination in government operations?
Koretskyi is working on strengthening coordination between the government and parliament through initiatives like resuming the Coalition Council's work. This is aimed at improving policy implementation efficiency.
How has Koretskyi contributed to Ukraine's defense strategy?
In addition to international funding efforts, Koretskyi has overseen a detailed audit of the Ministry of Defence to assess and optimize resource allocation, ensuring robust support for Ukraine's defense strategy.
What infrastructure recovery steps have been taken in Ukraine?
Serhii Koretskyi approved the restoration of centralized water supply in affected regions like Marhanets, showing active responses to infrastructure damage while also implementing personnel changes to enhance local governance.
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Due to Koretskyi’s decision, Ivano-Frankivsk’s municipal workers are not receiving their wages, - city council In Ivano-Frankivsk, delays in treasury payments have led to problems with paying the salaries of utility workers and funding the city’s preparations for the heating season. 2 495 17 Previously in trend: Budget-2026
Ukraine has received 1.2 billion euros from EU for defense needs, - Koretskyi Ukraine has received an additional 1.2 billion euros from the European Union as part of the Ukraine Support Loan. 467 7 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Europe
More than 4,000 vacant government posts to be cut, - Koretskyi The government plans to cut more than 4,000 vacant posts in central executive authorities as part of the first phase of streamlining, and to reduce the number of deputy ministers by approximately 20%. 1 627 10 Previously in trend: reducing the number of officials in Ukraine
Ukraine has secured €50 million from Council of Europe Development Bank and Italy to compensate for destroyed homes, - Koretskyi Ukraine has secured 50 million euros from the Council of Europe Development Bank and the Italian Government to compensate for destroyed homes. 668 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
Koretskyi has blocked payments and is leading Ukraine’s regions towards economic disaster, - AUC The Association of Ukrainian Cities has appealed to Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi, urging the government to immediately release the funds required, in particular for preparations for winter. 18 304 84 Previously in trend: Freeze on allocation of funds to communities
Government has completed 17 of 42 decisions needed to receive international aid, must finish rest by 15 October – Koretskyi The Cabinet of Ministers has already completed 17 of 42 planned decisions under its commitments to international partners to obtain financial assistance. 1 667 6 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Europe Budget-2026
Ukraine faces $27 billion shortfall; Cabinet of Ministers will cover part of it with its own funds, - Koretskyi Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky stated that in 2026, the cost of the war for Ukraine amounts to $155 billion, and an additional $27 billion is needed to cover the defense budget deficit. 1 555 45 Previously in trend: 2027 budget
Russia has switched to massive strikes on energy sector, - Koretskyi Russia has carried out its most extensive combined attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since the end of the last heating season. 4 314 66 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
Parks, squares and new construction projects to be postponed: government sets state spending priorities The Ukrainian government has set priorities for state spending amid difficult public finances and delays in receiving some planned international funding. 4 670 62 Previously in trend: Financial assistance to Ukraine Spending restrictions
Ukraine is facing this winter better prepared than last year, - Koretskyi Ukraine is facing the coming winter in a much better state of preparedness than last year. However, the enemy has also improved its capabilities, having stockpiled ‘Shahed’ drones and ballistic missiles. 1 939 21 Previously in trend: heating season
Funds to cover $27 billion in expenditure have not yet been found, - Koretskyi The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Serhii Koretskyi, has stated that the $27 billion shortfall in military expenditure forms part of Ukraine’s total funding requirements of $155 billion. 4 496 46 Previously in trend: 2027 budget
Overnight Russian attack: rescue operations are ongoing in Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv region. Danger persists in number of regions. PHOTOS Rescue operations are continuing following heavy Russian shelling in Kyiv, Odesa and the Kharkiv region. The air threat persists in many regions of Ukraine. 1 400 0
Ukraine received $841 million from World Bank under Canadian guarantee: funds will be allocated to pensions, - Koretskyi Ukraine has secured $841 million from the World Bank under guarantees from the Canadian government. The government is allocating the funds to reimburse the state budget for pension payments. 1 402 31 Previously in trend: Support programs
Government allocates UAH 150 million to restore 11 buildings damaged by Russian attacks in Zaporizhzhia region – Koretskyi The government has allocated UAH 150 million from the Fund for the Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression to restore 11 apartment buildings in the Zaporizhzhia region damaged by Russian attacks. 738 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region
Process of identifying bodies of repatriated military personnel and civilians needs to be accelerated, - Koretskyi Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi instructed the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Ministry of Defense to prepare a plan within a week to expedite the identification of the bodies of repatriated military personnel and civilians 833 5 Previously in trend: bodies identification
Government has approved new rules for operation of railways and stations during ’yellow’ and ’red’ air raid alerts The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved new rules governing the operation of the railways and railway stations, depending on the level of air threats. 2 868 3 Previously in trend: Declaration of an air raid alert Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities
Cabinet of Ministers to allocate UAH 789 million for anti-drone protection of roads – Koretskyi The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate 789 million hryvnias from the reserve fund for anti-drone protection of roads that are a priority for defense and logistics. 663 5 Previously in trend: Anti-drone protection
Koretskyi warns of toughest winter since independence: Ukraine needs funding and air defense Ukraine will face major cuts to its defense budget unless lawmakers adopt unpopular measures needed to unlock billions of dollars in Western aid ahead of winter. 3 074 51 Previously in trend: State budget Budget-2026
Situation with state finances is close to critical – Koretskyi Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said that the situation with state finances is close to critical and once again called on all MPs to pass as soon as possible the bills on which the receipt of international financial assistance depends. 8 879 88 Previously in trend: Budget-2026
World Bank to provide Ukraine with $841 million for pension payments under Canadian government guarantees – Koretskyi Ukraine will receive $841 million from the World Bank under guarantees provided by the Government of Canada. The funding will be directed towards covering state budget expenditures related to pension payments. 1 580 27
Koretskyi discussed funding for Ukraine with partners: Cost of war is rising, and more resources are needed The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Serhii Koretskyi, together with the Minister of Finance and the Minister of the Economy, discussed the state of public finances and Ukraine’s needs for this year and next with representatives from Germany, the United Kingdom, and France. 2 798 38 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
Enemy struck civilian facilities throughout night: damage and destruction reported in 9 regions – Koretskyi Throughout the night, the Russian invaders struck residential buildings, businesses, and energy, warehouse, and transport infrastructure in the Kherson, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Odesa, Kharkiv, Poltava, Kyiv, and Mykolaiv regions. 1 152 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine
Government recommends that Kyiv shorten curfew – from 01:00 to 05:00, – Koretskyi The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decision to classify air raid alerts as either yellow or red depending on the type of threat, as well as changes to transport services and the curfew. 2 012 3 Previously in trend: Curfew in Kyiv Declaration of an air raid alert Curfew
Russia has attacked 13 regions of Ukraine: homes and energy infrastructure have been damaged. PHOTOS Across Ukraine, efforts are continuing to deal with the aftermath of the virtually uninterrupted Russian attack. Thirteen regions have come under attack. 903 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine
New alert levels to be introduced in Ukraine to indicate threat from Russia. There will be changes for Kyiv – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new rules for responding to Russian aerial attacks, including measures concerning Kyiv’s security. 6 440 80 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv Russian aerial attacks
Government will assess Ministry of Defence’s needs: Koretskyi has announced detailed audit Over the course of the month, the Cabinet of Ministers will carry out a review of the defence ministry’s requirements. 998 5 Previously in trend: Defense expenditures
Government is introducing strict austerity measures for budget funds not earmarked for defence purposes, - Koretskyi Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi announced that Ukraine requires $27 billion in emergency funding to cover the defence budget deficit 5 443 67 Previously in trend: State budget
Zelenskyy has coordinated diplomatic efforts: defence funding, energy and social programmes President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he had coordinated the government’s diplomatic efforts for the coming weeks across three key areas. 657 12 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine Winter support from government
Government will allocate funds to support those affected in Bucha district and is preparing changes to operation of public services and transport during air raid alerts, - Koretskyi Funds will be allocated from the reserve fund to provide support and compensation to those affected by the Russian drone strike, followed by an explosion, in the Bucha district of the Kyiv region. 1 948 9 Previously in trend: Vibrations from detonation near the village of Myla
Government approves bill to strengthen legal protection of foreigners defending Ukraine – Koretskyi The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a bill strengthening the legal protection of foreign nationals and stateless persons who have joined the defence of Ukraine. 744 2 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces Foreigners in AFU
Costa discusses Ukraine’s EU accession and EUR 90 billion loan with Koretskyi European Council President António Costa met Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi in Kyiv. 718 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Europe Ukraine EU accession
Government terminates mandate of Sense Bank Supervisory Board Chair Hladyshenko The Cabinet of Ministers terminated the mandate of Mykola Hladyshenko, chair of the Supervisory Board of Sense Bank, amid NABU’s Forest Gump and Themis special operations. 1 172 10 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
Government orders sale of Sense Bank: proceeds to go to Armed Forces of Ukraine The government instructed Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance to accelerate the sale of state-owned Sense Bank amid NABU’s Forrest Gump operation. 6 796 43 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
PM holds meeting with Rada leadership and factions on 2026–2027 budget Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi held a meeting with the leadership of the Verkhovna Rada and the leaders of all parliamentary factions and groups on budget challenges for 2026–2027. The finance minister and economy minister also attended the meeting. 742 7
Government suspends Sense Bank Supervisory Board Chair Hladyshenko amid NABU investigation – Koretskyi The government has decided to suspend Mykola Hladyshenko, chairman of the supervisory board of state-owned Sense Bank, and has also initiated the suspension of Oleksii Stupak, chairman of the bank’s management board. 2 165 12 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
Cabinet of Ministers has approved Government’s Programme of Activities: document has been submitted to Verkhovna Rada The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Government’s Programme of Activities and, within the timeframe laid down by law, has submitted it to the Verkhovna Rada for consideration. The document sets out the main objectives, specific tasks and individual responsibilities for their implementation. 764 8 Previously in trend: Government action programme
Cabinet of Ministers to accelerate work to fulfil Ukraine Facility commitments, Koretskyi says The Cabinet of Ministers will accelerate its work to fulfil Ukraine’s commitments under the Ukraine Facility. 716 2 Previously in trend: Ukraine Facility
Centralized water supply in Marhanets and surrounding communities has been restored. Personnel decisions have been made, - Koretskyi Centralized water supply has been restored in Marganets and the surrounding communities of the Dnipropetrovsk region. Work on the damaged section has been completed. Personnel decisions have been made. 1 344 3 Previously in trend: Problems with water supply
In Marhanets, Dnipropetrovsk region, there has been no drinking water supply for several days: accident on main water pipeline. PHOTOS In Marhanets and the surrounding communities in the Dnipropetrovsk region, there has been no supply of drinking water for several days. 1 438 12 Previously in trend: Problems with water supply
EU will provide Ukraine with 1.4 billion euros from profits from frozen Russian assets, - Koretskyi The EU will allocate 1.4 billion euros to Ukraine using proceeds from frozen Russian assets. 589 6 Previously in trend: Use of frozen assets of Russian Federation
Cabinet of Ministers will help businesses ensure uninterrupted operation after Russian attacks, - Koretskyi As a result of Russia’s massive nighttime attack on Kyiv and the Kyiv region, 17 people were killed and another 44 were wounded. Following the strikes on civilian infrastructure, the government instructed officials to urgently develop measures to ensure the uninterrupted operation of logistics... 1 124 21 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack Business support programs
Koretskyi demands coordinated work by government and parliament on Ukraine’s EU accession Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said that the government and parliament must work in a coordinated manner to advance European integration legislation. 1 067 27 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession
All shelters in Ukraine to be urgently inspected – Koretskyi Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi has ordered the immediate inspection of all civil protection shelters in Ukraine, proper maintenance, and unrestricted round-the-clock access for citizens, particularly during ballistic missile threats. 2 494 44 Previously in trend: Construction of shelters Shelters in Ukraine
Ukraine receives another €3.47 billion from EU for defence and priority needs Ukraine has received another €3.47 billion tranche from the European Union under the Ukraine Support Loan mechanism. The funds will be used to strengthen defence and finance priority needs. 540 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Europe
Cabinet of Ministers has approved tax on parcels The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted a draft bill to the Verkhovna Rada to amend the rules on the taxation of imported goods. 6 694 31 Previously in trend: Tax changes
Koretskyi undertook working visit to Sumy region and discussed region’s preparations for winter The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Serhii Koretskyi, undertook his first working visit to the Sumy region and discussed key issues facing the region. 1 042 5
Koretskyi is dissatisfied with ’resilience plans’: Cabinet of Ministers is demanding urgent reports The government is demanding that ministries and agencies submit reports as a matter of urgency due to their failure to meet sustainability targets. 4 113 39
Ukraine and Raytheon discussed increasing missile supplies to Patriot system ahead of winter, - Koretskyi Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi, together with Ukraine’s Acting Minister of Defence Yevhen Khmara, held a meeting with the Vice President of defence firm Raytheon responsible for land and air defence, as well as with the Managing Director of Raytheon Ukraine. 1 209 6 Previously in trend: Patriot missiles for Ukraine
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