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The Cabinet of Ministers has been pivotal in steering Ukraine through numerous challenges in the current year. Focused on boosting national defense, they have recalibrated the state budget, earmarking an additional UAH 1.56 trillion. Simultaneously, privatization efforts continue with "Sense Bank," aligning with transparency imperatives amid corruption probes. Strategic extensions, like the National Cashback, underscore the government's commitment to sustaining citizen welfare through economic transitions. Moreover, substantial allocations have been directed towards fortifications in the Sumy region and customized support programs for IDPs. These efforts reflect a resilient government adapting to socio-economic demands.
What major changes has the Cabinet of Ministers introduced in 2026?
In 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers introduced key amendments to the state budget, increasing funds for defense and security by UAH 1.56 trillion. The government also extended the National Cashback project and initiated privatization of "Sense Bank." These changes aim to bolster defense capabilities and economic resilience.
How is the Cabinet of Ministers addressing economic challenges in Ukraine?
The Cabinet of Ministers is addressing economic challenges by allocating additional funds for defense while supporting the economy through initiatives such as privatization of state-owned enterprises. They are extending economic programs like the National Cashback to bolster consumer confidence and protect vulnerable populations.
Why is the Cabinet of Ministers focusing on privatization in 2026?
The focus on privatization, including the potential sale of "Sense Bank," reflects a strategic move by the Cabinet of Ministers to improve transparency and efficiency within the state economy. It aims to reduce government burdens while attracting investments, thereby driving long-term economic growth.
What actions are being taken by the government to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine?
The Cabinet of Ministers has implemented enhanced support measures for IDPs, affected by conflict zones, to ensure their wellbeing. This includes approving funds for housing and social programs, thereby facilitating their integration and offering stability amid ongoing relocation challenges.
How does the National Cashback project benefit Ukrainian citizens?
The National Cashback initiative, extended by the Cabinet of Ministers, offers financial rebates to stimulate spending and support citizens amidst economic hardships. This extension underscores the government's strategy to alleviate financial pressures on households during challenging economic climates.
What is the significance of the increased defense budget in Ukraine?
The increase in the defense budget to UAH 1.56 trillion by the Cabinet of Ministers signifies a proactive step towards enhancing national security given the current geopolitical climate. It supports the modernization and readiness of military forces, ensuring a robust defense infrastructure.
Has the Cabinet of Ministers made any changes in energy policy recently?
The Cabinet has streamlined energy policies through the simplified transfer of energy equipment amidst war-related disruptions. They aim to stabilize supply, while additional support for energy sector workers indicates a commitment to maintaining energy resilience and addressing infrastructural needs.
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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. 1 060 10 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
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. 2 092 12 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
Degeneration of power. How Zelenskyy topped out and machinery of government bottomed out – media President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has failed to overhaul the system of public administration and remove incompetent officials, leaving Ukraine in a governance crisis. 6 224 58 Previously in trend: Staff changes
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. 741 8 Previously in trend: Government action programme
State Tax Service to transfer data on all men aged 18 to 60 to Defence Ministry The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the Procedure for maintaining the Unified State Register of Conscripts, Persons Liable for Military Service and Reservists (USRCPLMSR), as well as the Procedure for consuls abroad to verify the validity of military registration documents. 27 0
Cabinet of Ministers appoints Mykola Shvydkyi as Ukraine’s deputy defence minister The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Mykola Shvydkyi as Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine. 2 974 6 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments
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. 6 655 31 Previously in trend: Tax changes
Cabinet of Ministers appointed Liubov Halan and Serhii Boiev deputy defence ministers On Wednesday, 29 July, the Cabinet of Ministers appointed Liubov Halan and Serhii Boiev deputy defence ministers of Ukraine. 5 334 18 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments
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. 4 079 39
Next winter could be very difficult, - Zelenskyy Next winter could be very difficult for Ukrainians due to Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector. 6 087 58 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Personnel changes in government
We are resuming work of Coalition Council to strengthen coordination between government and parliament, - Koretskyi Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi held a meeting with Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk, during which they identified specific steps to strengthen coordination between the government and parliament. 932 12 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
Khmara officially becomes acting defence minister on 20 July – Cabinet of Ministers Former acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine Yevhenii Khmara officially took over as Acting Minister of Defence of Ukraine today, 20 July. 2 693 16 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments Fedorov’s resignation
Cabinet of Ministers appoints Khmara acting defence minister and Sybiha acting foreign minister The government has appointed Yevhenii Khmara acting defence minister and Andrii Sybiha acting foreign minister. 3 344 27 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments
Protests in support of Fedorov. New government. Case of former 155th Separate Mechanised Brigade commander Luchanov | Iryna Romaliiska. VIDEO Watch a live broadcast with journalist Iryna Romaliiska discussing the approval of the new government, Mykhailo Fedorov’s resignation as defence minister, and the high-profile case involving Stanislav Luchanov. 1 330 2 Previously in trend: New Cabinet Brigade Commander Luchanov Fedorov’s resignation
Zelenskyy offered Fedorov post of Ukraine’s prime minister, but he turned it down – The Economist Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered Mykhailo Fedorov the opportunity to head the new government on the day the resignation of Yuliia Svyrydenko’s Cabinet was announced. However, the then defence minister declined the post. 6 374 44 Previously in trend: New Cabinet Fedorov’s resignation
Rada appoints Koretskyi’s new government lineup. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada has approved the new lineup of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. 9 215 31 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
Koretskyi submits motion to Rada to appoint members of new Cabinet of Ministers A submission from Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi proposing appointments to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has been received by the Verkhovna Rada. 5 285 20 Previously in trend: New Cabinet Personnel changes in government
There may not be vote on defense minister today. "Servants of the People" to hold separate meeting, - Vasylevska-Smahliuk (updated) It is likely that the Verkhovna Rada will not vote on the appointment of a new Ukrainian defense minister on July 16. 2 178 22 Previously in trend: New Cabinet Fedorov’s resignation
Rada has appointed Koretskyi as Ukraine’s new Prime Minister. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Serhiy Koretskyi as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine. 3 471 27 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
See you at rally: UNITED24 Media suspends publication of materials in protest against Fedorov’s dismissal Today, July 16, UNITED24 Media is suspending all publications in protest against the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister. 2 179 4 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
"Eurosolidarity" has called on Koretskyi to reinstate Fedorov in government "European Solidarity" has called on the candidate for the post of Prime Minister, Serhii Koretskyi, to reinstate Mykhailo Fedorov to the government. 2 952 42 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
Verkhovna Rada Committee supports appointment of Koretskyi as Prime Minister The Verkhovna Rada Committee on State Building supported the appointment of Serhii Koretskyi as prime minister. 1 143 10 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
Rada will vote on new defense minister after lunch, - Zhelezniak This morning, the Verkhovna Rada is expected to appoint Serhii Koretskyi as prime minister; the appointments of other ministers are expected after lunch. 5 162 31 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
Zelenskyy has submitted proposal to Verkhovna Rada to appoint Koretskyi as Prime Minister The Verkhovna Rada has received a proposal from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to appoint Serhii Koretskyi, head of Naftogaz of Ukraine, as Prime Minister. 2 456 24 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
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Probable Koretskyi government: new ministries, Shmyhal stays, intrigue around Fedorov continues – Zhelezniak An updated list of potential appointments in Serhii Koretskyi’s future government has emerged. The options include the possible appointment of Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration head Vitalii Kim as minister for veterans and internally displaced persons, replacing Nataliia Kalmykova. The... 6 309 48 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
Zelenskyy names Koretskyi "best-prepared" candidate for prime minister President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described Naftogaz of Ukraine CEO Serhii Koretskyi as the "best-prepared" candidate for prime minister. 1 561 46 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
Koretskyi outlined priorities of future government. Shmyhal and Berezhna will definitely remain in their posts, - Vasylevska-Smahliuk A meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction is currently taking place without President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in attendance. Prime Minister nominee Serhii Koretskyi is discussing his biography and his achievements in the corporate sector. 8 155 26 Previously in trend: New Cabinet Personnel changes in government
Today, "Servant of People" will nominate Koretskyi for position of prime minister, he has already initiated meetings with parliamentary factions, - Zhelezniak Today, July 15, at 9:30 a.m., the "Servant of the People" faction will convene and formally submit a motion to appoint Serhii Koretskyi as prime minister. 2 996 38 Previously in trend: New Cabinet Personnel changes in government
Verkhovna Rada dismissed Prime Minister Svyrydenko Today, July 14, the Verkhovna Rada dismissed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. 2 687 29 Previously in trend: New Cabinet Personnel changes in government
Svyrydenko on reasons for her resignation: President wants to renew government and strengthen specific areas The Verkhovna Rada Committee on State Construction has approved the dismissal of Yulia Svyrydenko from the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine. 2 306 29 Previously in trend: resignaton of Cabinet of Ministers
Klymenko is leading candidate for position of defense minister, there are no votes in favor of appointing Poklad as head of SSU, - Vasylevska-Smahliuk Ihor Klymenko, the current head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, is now the leading candidate for the position of defense minister following personnel changes in the Ukrainian government. 5 554 57 Previously in trend: New Cabinet Personnel changes in government
Svyrydenko was to head Presidential Office and Budanov General Staff. Everything changed because Stefanishyna may face suspicion – source Ukraine’s current Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko is resigning together with the entire Cabinet to continue her career as Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States. Her independent personnel appointments (Kachka, Sobolev and Berezhna) and support for the dismissal of Andriy Yermak from the... 9 546 30 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
Naftogaz chief Koretskyi 90% certain to be approved as head of new Cabinet of Ministers – sources The current chairman of the board of Naftogaz of Ukraine, 48-year-old Serhii Koretskyi, is the sole candidate for the post of prime minister of Ukraine, with the probability of his appointment estimated at 90%. 2 598 44 Previously in trend: New Cabinet Personnel changes in government
There were only 192 votes in favour of Cabinet reshuffle in Rada. Koretskyi is only candidate for Prime Minister, - Bereza Former Member of Parliament Boryslav Bereza has stated that, as things stand, there are not enough votes in the Verkhovna Rada to bring about a change of government. 3 591 23 Previously in trend: New Cabinet Staff changes Personnel changes in government
Friz on change of government: Ukraine needs professional ministers, not yet another reshuffle For the "European Solidarity" parliamentary group, the key factors are the professionalism of the candidates for government posts and a clear action plan for the Cabinet of Ministers. 1 259 12 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
Zelenskyy met with Shmyhal: They identified the areas to focus on in coming months. PHOTOS Today, 12 July, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal. 1 741 24 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
Svyrydenko to step down as Prime Minister, says Zelenskyy Ukraine is changing its political strategy. Each priority area of foreign policy will be overseen by a specific individual with considerable experience, who is capable of implementing what we agree upon at the leadership level and what the Ukrainian people expect. 11 396 122 Previously in trend: Svyrydenko steps down as prime minister
Ukrainian national pantheon is to be established on grounds of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution stipulating that the Ukrainian National Pantheon will be located within the grounds of the "Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra" National Reserve. 3 628 34 Previously in trend: Pantheon of prominent Ukrainians
Government allocates UAH 6.6 billion to regions to raise salaries for educators and social workers, Svyrydenko says The government has distributed UAH 6.6 billion among the regions to pay increased salaries to educators and social workers. 727 9 Previously in trend: Teacher salary increases
Military personnel will be barred from accessing online casinos during martial law — government has adopted resolution The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution launching a mechanism to restrict military personnel’s access to gambling during the period of martial law. 2 773 36 Previously in trend: Restrictions on access to gambling
67% of Ukrainians support replacing president after war, whilst 83% would like to replace Verkhovna Rada, - KIIS poll. INFOGRAPHICS In Ukraine, the demand for a change of government has risen significantly over the past three years. 7 808 145 Previously in trend: poll about power in Ukraine
54.9% of Ukrainians support formation of national unity coalition and government of national salvation, - poll. INFOGRAPHICS The majority of Ukrainians support the formation of a national unity coalition and a government of national salvation. 1 372 26 Previously in trend: Government of national unity
Government has published new booking rules: status of critical enterprises will remain in force only until 1 September The Cabinet of Ministers has officially published a resolution introducing new deadlines and amending the procedure for reviewing the status of critical enterprises entitled to exempt their employees from mobilisation. 11 377 71 Previously in trend: Employee mobilization exemption
Cabinet of Ministers has changed reservation rules: deferrals are now linked to salary of at least 25,941 UAH The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the rules governing the retention of staff at critical enterprises and has linked the eligibility for deferrals to salary levels. 10 220 81 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral
Government changes mobilization exemption criteria for critical enterprises – Ministry of Economy The Cabinet of Ministers is updating the criteria for mobilization exemptions for men liable for military service. In particular, the salary threshold for obtaining a deferment will be raised to UAH 26,000. 16 102 64 Previously in trend: Employee mobilization exemption
In Anti-Corruption Strategy, Cabinet of Ministers spat on key Euro-integration promises – "Servant of People" Radina The Cabinet of Ministers did not include the reform of the prosecutor general's appointment and an independent contest for electing the head of the State Bureau of Investigation into the draft law on the Anti-Corruption Strategy of Ukraine. 4 011 25 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession
Cabinet of Ministers scraps restrictions on foreign travel for all women, Svyrydenko says On 15 May, the government lifted restrictions on foreign travel for all Ukrainian women without exception. 3 562 49 Previously in trend: Female officials traveling abroad
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