Denys Shmyhal

Ukraine receives $58 million reconstruction grant from Japan

The Japanese government has allocated $58 million to be spent on reconstruction projects in Ukraine, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal announced on Feb. 11.

11 February 2025, 11:39 PM

Ukraine to focus on long-term defense contracts to stabilize materiel production, says PM Shmyhal

The Ukrainian government is working on a mechanism for long-term contracts for defense enterprises to ensure stable production of weapons and ammunition, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said during a Cabinet meeting on Feb. 7.

7 February 2025, 07:51 PM

Ukraine’s warfront: Drone swarms vs. Russian infantry

Ukraine’s Defense Forces rely on drones to counter Russian infantry amid a manpower shortage in Donetsk Oblast, The Wall Street Journal reported on Feb. 7.

7 February 2025, 10:28 AM

Slovakia’s SPP moves to bypass Ukraine, sets up gas transit hub

Slovak company SPP is setting up a subsidiary in Ukraine and plans to obtain a Ukrainian license for gas transportation, allowing it to independently transit Russian gas, SPP CEO Vojtech Ferenc told the news outlet Dennik N on Feb. 6.

6 February 2025, 02:44 PM

UK’s Lammy in Kyiv: Announces £55M boost for Ukraine’s recovery and energy resilience

The United Kingdom will allocate £10 million ($12.5 million) to Ukraine for economic recovery, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced during his visit to Kyiv on Feb. 5, Interfax-Ukraine reported.

5 February 2025, 01:02 PM

Ukraine to introduce "fortress community" status for border and frontline areas

The Ukrainian government is set to introduce the "fortress community" status for settlements located within a 100-kilometer zone from the frontline or the borders with Russia and Belarus, PM Denys Shmyhal said, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Jan. 31.

31 January 2025, 03:13 PM

Shmyhal unveils investment blueprint for Croatian businesses

Ukraine currently has five key sectors that are particularly promising and attractive for investment by the Croatian business community.

30 January 2025, 12:14 PM

Naftogaz ex-chief criticizes Russian oil transit in Ukraine

Ukraine must halt the transit of Russian oil through its territory, as it funds the aggressor's military, said Andriy Kobolyev, former chairman of Naftogaz, in a Radio NV interview on Jan. 16.

16 January 2025, 03:54 PM

Kremlin’s secret plan: Druzhba pipeline shutdown was in the works years before Ukraine war

Russia began discussing plans to shut down the Druzhba pipeline system as early as Jan. 2007, oil and gas analyst Mikhail Krutikhin said in an interview with the Russian opposition outlet Novaya Gazeta on Jan. 10.

13 January 2025, 02:36 PM

Ukraine protects 69 substations from drones, plans upgrades for 84 facilities

Ukraine plans to add a second layer of protection, including concrete structures to shield against drone strikes, at 84 Ukrenergo substations, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said during a parliamentary session on Jan. 10.

11 January 2025, 02:22 PM

Halting Russian oil transit through Ukraine risks major international fines

Stopping the transit of Russian oil through Ukraine to European countries would violate the Energy Charter Treaty and the EU Association Agreement and could result in penalties, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal warned during a government Q&A session in Parliament on Jan. 10.

10 January 2025, 04:50 PM

Ukrainian government exempts nearly 1 million from mobilization

In Ukraine, 900,000 to 950,000 individuals are currently exempt from mobilization, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said during a government Q&A session in the Verkhovna Rada on Friday, Jan. 10.

10 January 2025, 03:10 PM

Icelandic Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv with official visit

Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, recently appointed Iceland’s Foreign Minister, has arrived in Ukraine for her first official visit in the role on Jan. 7.

7 January 2025, 11:47 PM

Ukraine to create mechanism for full confiscation of frozen Russian assets

The G7 nations and the European Union will allocate $50 billion to Ukraine in 2025, backed by frozen Russian assets, Interfax-Ukraine reports on Jan. 3.

4 January 2025, 09:24 PM

U.S. and World Bank provide Ukraine with $485 million in budget support

On Dec. 27, Ukraine received $485 million from the U.S. and the World Bank as part of the Peace in Ukraine project, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Telegram.

28 December 2024, 08:48 PM

Fortifications in Zaporizhzhya 100% complete, nearly two billion allocated — Shmyhal

The construction of fortifications in Zaporizhzhya has been fully completed, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Dec. 27.

27 December 2024, 08:34 PM

Slovakia’s Fico warns of ‘serious conflict’ over possible gas transit halt through Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned that halting gas transit through Ukraine to Slovakia could lead to a “serious conflict,” Interfax-Ukraine reported on Dec. 20.

21 December 2024, 10:29 AM

Ukraine to receive $1.1 billion from IMF — PM Shmyhal

Kyiv will receive another tranche from the International Monetary Fund, amounting to $1.1 billion, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal announced on Dec. 20.

21 December 2024, 12:25 AM

EU provides Ukraine with €4.1 billion as part of Ukraine Facility initiative

Ukraine has received a second regular payment of €4.1 billion ($4.3 billion) from the European Union under the Ukraine Facility program, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on X.

18 December 2024, 04:22 PM

Scholz confirms Ukraine will receive sixth IRIS-T system and Patriot launchers by year-end

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed that Germany will deliver its sixth IRIS-T air defense system and Patriot launchers to Ukraine by the end of 2024, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, who is in Berlin on Dec. 11.

11 December 2024, 06:35 PM

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