Government continues to adapt procedures to wartime requirements in the supply of the Defence Forces: Yulia Svyrydenko

The Government continues deregulation and the adaptation of procedures to wartime requirements in key areas, in particular in the supply of the Defence Forces. This was announced by Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko.

The Government is introducing the following changes in the area of defence forces support:

1. Simplified procurement using funds from international partners

“The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved amendments to the procedure for coordinating international military assistance during martial law. The Ministry of Defence will now serve as a ‘single window’ for all components of Ukraine’s Defence Forces. It will consolidate the needs of the security and defence sector, including the National Guard, the State Border Guard Service, the Security Service of Ukraine and other formations,” Yulia Svyrydenko noted.

The updated mechanism will allow Ukraine to form and present coordinated proposals to donors on the use of international funding, thereby increasing the effectiveness of its attraction.

The Defence Procurement Agency DOT will be able to carry out procurements using funds from foreign donors in the interests of all components of the security and defence sector.

2. Changes to the codification of explosives

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has established a procedure for the codification of Ukrainian-made explosives as separate items of supply. This will allow them to be procured for the specific needs of units, whereas previously they were only accounted for as part of ammunition.

The procedure for confirming characteristics for manufacturers remains unchanged. Codification must take place within 10 days of receiving the conclusions from the test results.

3. Simplified use of painkillers at the tactical level

The Cabinet of Ministers has made changes to the circulation of analgesic medicines for military units and medical subunits operating at the frontline, stabilisation points and in combat brigade warehouses.

“The Ministry of Defence will now be able to independently determine the procedure for supplying narcotic medicines, psychotropic substances and precursors to units in combat zones. Peacetime requirements that complicated operations in field conditions are being temporarily suspended,” the Prime Minister said.

The provision will remain in force for the duration of martial law and for a further 60 days after it ends.

“Combat medics must have all the tools and opportunities to provide assistance where it is critically needed, without unnecessary bureaucratic procedures,” Yulia Svyrydenko stressed.