Cabinet of Ministers unveils Draft Government Action Plan

On Monday, 18 August, Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko and the Cabinet of Ministers presented the Draft Government Action Plan, outlining proposals across key government policy areas. The presentation involved MPs, relevant civil society organisations, experts, and think tanks.

“The Draft Government Action Plan sets the benchmarks to help us endure the war and progress afterwards. We’re focusing resources on actions with the greatest impact. This flexible approach allows us to respond swiftly to changes, work cohesively and efficiently, use resources rationally, and lay the foundation for long-term change,” said Yulia Svyrydenko.

“We must work systematically, predictably, and together. The Government and Parliament are parts of a single mechanism that must operate in harmony. Only then can we ensure European integration, macro-financial stability, and alignment with NATO standards. Our unity determines the trust of citizens, the international community, and Ukraine’s future,” said Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada.

Auke Lootsma, UNDP Resident Representative in Ukraine: “At UNDP, we support Ukraine on its path to recovery and reconstruction. As the UN’s leading development agency, we provide comprehensive support in governance, economic revival, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion. We collaborate with several ministries on policy development, governance reforms, and institutional strengthening to ensure the effective and transparent implementation of national priorities aligned with Ukraine’s EU path.”

The Draft Action Plan is built on four pillars – security, economy, dignity, and recovery – forming the basis for further reforms. These reforms will be implemented through 12 key priorities for 2025-2026, with step-by-step plans and performance indicators.

1. Security and Defence: Ukraine is boosting domestic weapons production and securing additional funding from partners. Half of the funds will support Ukrainian capabilities, including through the Danish model and joint ventures with global defence firms like Rheinmetall, BAE Systems, and Thales. Scaling up support for Ukrainian arms manufacturers and launching Defence City. The goal is to increase army supply through domestic production and transition to a corps-based system by the end of 2026. By 2025, new contract terms for service members will include additional incentives.

2. European Integration: By the end of 2025, the Government will complete a review of Ukrainian legislation’s compliance with EU law and be ready to start negotiations on six clusters.

3. Anti-Corruption Policy: Minimising corruption through digital services like e-Court, e-Excise, and CNAP 2.0, making the state transparent and user-friendly. EU roadmaps will ensure rule harmonisation and trust in Ukraine.

4. Welfare: Focus on vulnerable groups, including IDPs and frontline communities. In 2025, 180,000 families will receive compensation for destroyed housing, rising to over 320,000 by 2026. Support for young families includes housing compensation and child support programmes. New eNursery and eKindergarten initiatives, 500 new kindergartens, and increased childbirth assistance. By 2025, at least 5,000 new mortgages will be issued under the eHousing programme.

5. Veterans’ Policy: A new “one-stop-shop” support system and adoption of a Defenders’ Code to streamline aid. By 2026, 1,580 families will receive housing certificates, and veteran businesses will access 600 grants. Ten new services will be launched via the Diia platform. By year-end, 3,000 specialists in communities will provide 500,000 support services to ease access to basic needs.

6. Macro-Finance and Reforms: Securing USD 37.4 billion in macro-financial aid from partners for 2026-2027. Continuing IMF cooperation and adopting a new programme. Auditing public spending and implementing capital de-shadowing measures for efficient resource use. Next year, we will adopt an updated Customs Code and begin training customs officers and businesses for its implementation.

7. Business: Attracting investments through joint funds with the EU, IFIs, and partner governments worth USD 5 billion. Launching investment projects, including an over USD 100 million reconstruction fund with the U.S. Creating growth conditions: a five-year moratorium on inspections, 200 procedures shifted to a declarative basis, and 60 abolished by 2026. The Made in Ukraine programme will provide UAH 55 billion for production over the next 18 months. Privatisation worth UAH 12 billion and PPP infrastructure projects, plus accelerated privatisation of sanctioned assets.

8. Health and Sport: From 2026, a national annual check-up programme for Ukrainians over 40. In 2025, 200 mental health centres and nearly 300 rehabilitation units will open. Primary and emergency care doctors’ salaries will be at least UAH 35,000. Transitioning to a European sports model, creating an Olympic Lab science park, and developing digital services to engage Ukrainians in sports.

9. Education and Science: By 2026, 100,000 teachers will complete professional development, and 50,000 will meet new preschool standards. Over 2,000 schools and 1.1 million children will use the Mriia system. Reforming science and higher education funding, launching ScienceCity, and funding 10 science-tech projects with businesses via PPPs.

10. Reconstruction: Focusing resources on housing, energy, and infrastructure. Creating a Reconstruction Fund and a comprehensive Ukraine Recovery Plan. In 2025, completing 14 hospital reconstruction projects worth UAH 1.8 billion and equipping 161 shelters. Over 160 healthcare facilities will be restored by 2026.

11. Culture: Restoring and preserving cultural heritage, institutionalising memory, and promoting creative entrepreneurship. In 2025, restoring 10 heritage sites with UAH 500 million. By 2026, supporting 180 creative industry grant applications and verifying 100% of nationally significant heritage objects.

12. Winter Stability: Protecting critical infrastructure from drones and missile strikes. Preparing the energy system for the 2025/26 heating season, storing 13.2 billion cubic metres of gas. By year-end, adding 200 MW of distributed generation capacity.

More details on the Draft Government Action Plan are available at: https://priorities.gov.ua (in Ukrainian).

The Cabinet of Ministers invites proposals to refine the Draft Plan. Submissions will be analysed and incorporated into the final version.

“We believe the best solutions come from dialogue. We invite experts, the public, and all stakeholders to join the discussion and share proposals. Your expertise and vision will help improve this plan. We’ll collect proposals over the next week, then aim to approve priorities at a Government meeting and submit the document to the Verkhovna Rada,” added Yulia Svyrydenko.

Proposals for the Draft Government Action Plan should be submitted within a week by filling out the form (in Ukrainian).