The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, announced grants for creation of new businesses by Ukrainians.

Moreover, he reminded that within the framework of the "5-7-9" affordable loans program, entrepreneurs can purchase generators for electricity production, solar panels, electronic storage devices, batteries, and wind generators at a rate of 0%. 

Shmyhal announced this on December 25.

"So far, UAH 400 million have been allocated within the YeRobota program. The state will also allocate UAH 150 million to small and medium-sized entrepreneurs for investment projects in the field of energy saving and energy supply," he said.

The Prime Minister also reported on international aid to the budget and the energy sector.

According to him, in 2022, the Ukrainian government managed to mobilize more than 30 billion dollars from allies to support the budget.

Next year, the G7 countries will mobilize up to $32 billion in financial aid to Ukraine.

This is 85% of the budget deficit that will occur in 2023.

"We will also continue cooperation with the World Bank, other partner countries, and we are expecting a new major financial program with the IMF," he added.

Increasing the budget for the purchase, modernization and repair of weapons and equipment

For 11 months of 2022, the government allocated UAH 245 billion for the purchase, modernization and repair of weapons and equipment.

Next year, the budget for such purchases was increased to UAH 300 billion. 

Teaching

The Prime Minister of Ukraine noted that almost 13,000 students will be transferred from the contract form of education to the budget.

These are the children of fallen defenders of Ukraine, participants in hostilities and persons with disabilities as a result of the war, as well as children of residents of particularly dangerous areas. 

Aid to the energy sector

"We have declared support for almost 1.5 billion dollars. Every day, additional equipment arrives for repairs of damaged infrastructure. More than 200 cargoes with energy equipment have already arrived. We will persevere," the prime minister said.

Let's add that it will take 7-10 days to recover from the most difficult case of a complete blackout.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, stated this earlier.

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