Government has adopted a number of decisions needed to provide the army, ensure stable operation of hospitals and critical infrastructure

The Ukrainian economy is refocusing to the format of "everything for the front - everything for the victory" stressed Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in his address.

On February 25, an extraordinary meeting of the Government took place resulting in adopting a number of critical decisions to satisfy the army’s needs, to ensure stable operation of hospitals and critical infrastructure during the martial law in connection with Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

Thus, in connection with the martial law, the State Treasury Service together with the

Ministry of Finance will redistribute funds to primarily finance the strengthening of national security and defense, the necessary emergency measures against the background of the martial law and payments.

"Given the war the Government has decided that the funds received by Ukrainians from the state for vaccination under the President's program ePidtrymka can be used to help the army. The money can be either transferred to help Ukrainian military to the International Charitable Foundation Come Back Alive or be credited to a special account of the National Bank, opened to raise funds for the army", noted Denys Shmyhal.

In addition, the Government has decided to carry out government domestic borrowing of up to UAH 400 billion through the gradual issuance of military bonds.

The Prime Minister also said that in connection with the imposition of martial law, the Government has approved additional types of financial support for servicemen, privates and officers.

According to the Head of the Government, the ports of Ukraine are under increased protection, and the leaders of the territorial defense zone for the period of martial law have the right to decide independently what humanitarian aid and in what amount is needed.

"The State Customs Service and Border Guards must ensure the immediate passage of such assistance to hospitals, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Territorial Defense Forces," stressed Denys Shmyhal.

The Government has also suspended the export of blood products. For its part, the Ministry of Health will approve the scope of mandatory provision of the healthcare system with donated blood and blood products.