Zelensky convened a meeting on settlements, inspections of energy and defense firms, and engagement with the IMF.
The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, conducted a session concentrating on the nation’s fiscal soundness, citizen welfare, and collaboration with global partners.
He communicated this via his Telegram channel.
Winter Assistance
According to the President, governmental officials provided updates on the execution of the winter support initiative. As of now, nearly 10 million applications have been documented via the Diia application and the Ukrposhta system, encompassing over 2 million for children.
The initial disbursements will commence next week, and the funds will be accessible for utilization until the conclusion of June of the coming year. Crucially, applications for winter aid must be submitted prior to Christmas.
We anticipate the program’s expanse to be broader this year compared to the previous one, and the government will furnish all the requisite monetary assets for this purpose,” Zelensky affirmed.
Inspection of the Operations of State-Owned Energy Firms
Zelenskyy also conferred on preparations for the governmental session with the Ukrainian Prime Minister, Yulia Svyrydenko.
“Substantial decisions are envisioned. At present, a review of the activities of state-run energy companies, encompassing all monetary dealings, is in progress. A resolution has been formulated to thoroughly examine state-owned defense enterprises and the corresponding agreements. The defense assessment must be inclusive and as exhaustive as achievable. I have directed the Prime Minister of Ukraine to report weekly on the outcomes of the defense review and consistently apprise Ukrainian society. All detected infringements will be conveyed to law enforcement and anti-corruption institutions,” the head of state underscored.
He also instructed the Prime Minister to initiate an immediate assessment of the operations of ARMA and the State Property Fund with the Accounting Chamber. The government was additionally charged, beyond the energy domain, with revitalizing supervisory boards within Ukraine’s defense sector.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka and Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko delivered reports on the advancement of deliberations with representatives from international financial organizations, collaboration with the IMF mission, alongside preparations for meetings with creditors and the enactment of structural benchmarks.
“We persist in ensuring financial stability for Ukraine,” Zelensky concluded.
