Denys Shmyhal

Shmyhal opposed ban on telephone communication for captured Russians, as it facilitates surrender Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal did not support a petition in which Ukrainians demanded that Russian prisoners of war be denied the right to telephone communications. The head of the Cabinet of Ministers argued that such phone calls are important so that Russians are not afraid to surrender. 30.04.24 18:13 3 878 39 War in Ukraine

Australia is preparing new $100 million aid package for Ukraine - Shmyhal Australia will provide a new $100 million aid package to Ukraine, which will be used for man-portable air defence systems, drones and other military needs. 27.04.24 17:02 1 819 14 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Ukraine received €1.5 billion from EU under Ukraine Facility - Shmyhal Yesterday, on April 25, Ukraine received EUR 1.5 billion from the European Union under the new Ukraine Facility. 26.04.24 19:15 829 8 Incidents

Situation in energy sector remains difficult, for 4th day in row we have to attract assistance from Europe - Shmyhal Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that currently mini-TPPs are being installed in various cities. 26.04.24 17:30 1 063 11 Previously in trend: War

Cabinet of Ministers extended electricity tariffs for month without increase Today, on April 26, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a decision to extend the preferential price of UAH 2.64 per kilowatt for electricity for households until May 31. 26.04.24 17:45 2 828 19 Ukrainian Politics

New EU tranche will be spent on most important budget expenditures - Scholz The government will use the new tranche of aid from the EU in the amount of EUR 1.5 billion to cover the most important budget expenditures. 24.04.24 16:47 1 329 12 Economics

If Ukraine loses war, World War III may begin - Shmyhal If Ukraine is defeated in the war against Russia, it could lead to the outbreak of World War III. 18.04.24 16:50 3 035 49 Previously in trend: War

Shmyhal met with head of US Treasury Department Yellen: We are counting on unblocking of aid to Ukraine. PHOTOS Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. 18.04.24 09:38 1 113 6 Photo News

Shmyhal and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Raimondo discuss strengthening of sanctions against Russia in field of technology Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal meets with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss tougher sanctions against Russia in the technology sector. 17.04.24 20:28 540 5 World

Ukraine’s power system lost 8 GW of capacity due to Russian shelling - Shmyhal In recent months, Ukraine’s energy sector has suffered heavy losses as a result of Russian missile attacks - more than 8 GW. 17.04.24 20:18 2 719 31 Economics

Shmyhal and Icelandic Foreign Minister Gylfadottir discuss Ukraine’s integration into EU and NATO Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Icelandic Foreign Minister Thordis Gylfadottir. 15.04.24 19:30 1 007 6 Incidents

Redirecting funds from telethon and "FreeDom" to Armed Forces is inappropriate - Shmyhal responded to petition Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal responded to the petition calling for the funds from the Single Telethon to be redirected to the needs of the Armed Forces. 15.04.24 12:09 18 155 143 Society

When buying Ukrainian goods, we return 40% of the funds back to budget - Shmyhal The principle of "buying Ukrainian goods" should become the philosophy of Ukrainian society. 13.04.24 11:26 3 449 110 Economics

Provision on demobilization was removed from government draft law at request of Syrskyi and Umierov. DOCUMENT The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, wrote a letter to Defence Minister Rustem Umierov, suggesting that the demobilisation provisions be considered separately from the government’s law on mobilization. 09.04.24 22:38 19 534 71 War in Ukraine

Return from frozen assets of RF in 2024 may amount to 5-8 billion euros - Shmyhal Currently, work is underway to establish a Compensation Commission and a Compensation Fund, which will be filled with confiscated Russian assets. 09.04.24 16:08 448 5 Economics

Shmyhal instructed to prepare "fairer" regulation on mobilization reservations: "To avoid any questions" The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal instructed the relevant ministries to introduce an updated and fairer regulation on reservations for persons liable for military service, as well as to determine an exhaustive list of critical infrastructure facilities and enterprises. 09.04.24 15:48 5 936 44 War in Ukraine

United States may oppose strikes on Russian territory, but it will not prevent us from fighting. This is our choice - Shmyhal Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says that the US cannot prohibit Ukraine from fighting for independence, commenting on Washington’s position against strikes on oil refineries in Russia. 05.04.24 17:57 3 045 28 Previously in trend: War

Currently, there is no need to mobilize 500 thousand people in Ukraine. It will be much softer - Shmyhal Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Ukraine does not need to mobilize 500,000 people into the army now, so it will be "much softer." The new brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have already been manned, and the defenders are only waiting for weapons, equipment and ammunition. 05.04.24 15:22 4 798 63 Previously in trend: War

In recent weeks, Russia has destroyed 80% of Ukrainian thermal power stations, - Shmyhal In recent weeks, Russia has destroyed 80% of Ukrainian thermal power plants. 05.04.24 12:35 13 174 125 Previously in trend: War

Shmyhal met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Šimonite to discuss cooperation between countries. PHOTO Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has begun his working visit to Lithuania, where he has already met with his Lithuanian counterpart Ingrid Šimonite. 05.04.24 11:01 384 1 Ukrainian Politics

Shmyhal met with Estonian Speaker of Parliament and discussed important issues for Ukrainian security. PHOTOS In Tallinn, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Estonian MPs and Speaker of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar. They discussed Ukraine’s European integration and cooperation in cybersecurity. 03.04.24 14:17 258 0 Ukrainian Politics

Another checkpoint to be opened on Ukrainian-Romanian border - Shmyhal. VIDEO The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will adopt a resolution allowing the opening of another checkpoint on the border with Romania. 02.04.24 15:47 2 183 7 Ukrainian Politics

Shmyhal announces new wave of inspections of MMC in April In the near future, Ukraine plans to improve the passage of the military medical commission as part of digitalization and de-bureaucratization. The process of inspections is also underway, with the relevant ministry responding to the commissions’ actions. 02.04.24 16:17 4 819 17 Ukrainian Politics

Cabinet of Ministers allocates another UAH 5.6 billion for construction of fortifications - Shmyhal In addition to UAH 20 billion, the Cabinet of Ministers has allocated another UAH 5.6 billion for the construction of fortifications in the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions. 02.04.24 14:51 1 361 16 Previously in trend: War

End of heating season will allow to better balance energy system - Shmyhal The end of the heating season will allow Ukraine’s energy system to be better balanced, but the fault lines will continue to operate. 29.03.24 21:16 1 151 21 War in Ukraine

Starting April 1, minimum wage in Ukraine will be UAH 8 thousand Starting from April 1, 2024, the minimum wage will be increased. It will amount to UAH 8,000. 29.03.24 20:57 3 184 25 Economics

Shmyhal: Ukraine currently imports electricity from five countries After another massive attack by the Russian Federation, Ukraine’s energy system remains intact, but the situation is very difficult. 29.03.24 19:58 1 598 10 War in Ukraine

Energy infrastructure was damaged in 6 regions of Ukraine after night shelling - Shmyhal At night, Russians attacked Ukraine’s energy system in 6 regions. There is damage in Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Cherkasy and Chernivtsi regions. 29.03.24 11:20 6 418 12 Previously in trend: War

We have progress in lifting blockade on border with Poland - Shmyhal Ukraine and Poland are making progress in negotiations to lift the blockade on the border. 28.03.24 16:06 1 357 14 World

Polish-Ukrainian meeting of governments is taking place in Warsaw. PHOTOS The Ukrainian delegation led by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal arrived in Warsaw to participate in intergovernmental consultations. 28.03.24 13:11 3 388 18 Ukrainian Politics

Shmyhal instructed to ensure uninterrupted supply of industrial water to Mykolaiv: design of new water supply system to start immediately The government continues to work to provide Mykolaiv with a stable water supply. 27.03.24 15:36 2 870 9 Incidents

Ukraine has received tranche of $880 million from IMF - Shmyhal Today, 26 March, Ukraine has received $880 million from the IMF. This is the third tranche of financial support under the EFF Extended Fund Facility. 26.03.24 12:20 869 12 Economics

We don’t need as many mobilized soldiers as it was announced - Shmyhal Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had found internal reserves, which would allow for a new mobilization to be carried out in smaller volumes than previously announced. 20.03.24 22:48 12 392 66 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine may receive first batches of ammunition under Czech initiative in April - Shmyhal Ukraine may receive the first batch of ammunition, for which the Czech Republic is currently raising funds, as early as April. 20.03.24 17:10 1 411 24 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine and Luxembourg sign agreement on technical and financial cooperation - Shmyhal Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal spoke about the details of his visit to Luxembourg and the signing of a cooperation agreement between the two countries. 19.03.24 19:12 687 10 World

Shmyhal: More than €6bn of Russian assets frozen in Luxembourg should be working for Ukraine right now Russian frozen assets should be used to rebuild Ukraine. 19.03.24 17:28 1 012 15 World

Cabinet of Ministers allocates UAH 5 billion for purchase of drones for Armed Forces The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allocate an additional UAH 5 billion for the purchase of drones for the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 18.03.24 12:37 2 096 50 Previously in trend: War

Cabinet of Ministers approves Ukraine Facility plan to receive €50bn from EU The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a plan for the Ukraine Facility, an instrument that provides for the possibility of Ukraine receiving EU financial and technical assistance totalling EUR 50 billion in 2024-2027. 18.03.24 11:54 979 5 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine expects tranches from IMF and EU next week - Shmyhal Ukraine expects to receive $5.4 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this year. 15.03.24 22:15 1 112 19 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

State will compensate farmers for 80% of cost of demining services - Shmyhal The state will compensate farmers for the purchase of demining services. The state budget provides UAH 3 billion for this purpose. 12.03.24 20:40 1 719 32 Economics

Shmyhal on access to €300 billion of frozen Russian assets: Ukraine has clear plan About 300 billion euros of Russian sovereign assets have been frozen in partner countries, and Ukraine’s goal is to gain access to them. 07.03.24 18:10 2 842 42 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

During 2 years of occupation of ZNPP, more than 150 gross violations of its operation by Russians were recorded - Shmyhal During the two years of occupation of the Zaporizhzhia NPP by the Russian invaders, more than 150 violations of its operation were recorded. 06.03.24 12:03 282 3 War in Ukraine

Administrative measures will not be used to return Ukrainians from abroad, only incentives - Shmyhal The issue of the return of Ukrainian citizens who have left the country is not about administrative measures. 05.03.24 21:45 11 950 166 War in Ukraine

I want to believe that Ukraine will become EU member immediately after victory - Shmyhal Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal believes that Ukraine will become a member of the European Union as soon as it wins the war. 04.03.24 17:27 1 713 45 Ukrainian Politics

Belgium is ready to allocate part of profit from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s defense needs - Shmyhal Belgium is ready to allocate a portion of the €1.7 billion profit from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine’s defense needs. 04.03.24 15:20 680 19 War in Ukraine

There was no case of blocking delivery of weapons and equipment at Polish border - Shmyhal During the protests on the border with Poland, there was no blocking of the delivery of weapons, military equipment, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. 04.03.24 14:49 926 11 Society

Ukraine will not extend gas transit contract with Russia - Shmyhal Ukraine is currently in talks with its European partners about their need for gas transit after the contract is completed. 04.03.24 14:45 4 108 20 Ukrainian Politics

In March, pensioners will receive increased payments, pensions will grow by 8% - Shmyhal Starting March 1, all pensioners in Ukraine will receive increased payments. 01.03.24 15:58 3 970 51 Economics