#Budget

Communities Warned Prime Minister of Disaster Due to Blocked Budget Payments

Politics 10/02/2026, 19:00

The Association of Ukrainian Cities urged Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky to immediately unblocking community budget payments blocked since September 9, 2026, warning of catastrophic consequences for winter preparations.

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Kyiv City Council Increases Military Support by UAH 1.5 Billion: Key Details

Politics 10/01/2026, 19:18

The Kyiv City Council voted to increase funding for the Ukrainian army by UAH 1.5 billion. The funds will be directed to defense needs and expanding social programs for veterans and civilians affected by shelling.

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Kyiv Introduces Special Bonuses for Medics Responding to Russian Attacks

Politics 10/01/2026, 15:33

The Kyiv City Council is introducing special bonuses for emergency medical workers responding to Russian shelling sites. Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the extra payments.

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Reservation brings billions to the budget: Kravchenko names positive impact on the economy

Economy 09/28/2026, 11:23

Employee reservation strengthens Ukraine's economy by officially retaining personnel and bringing over 157 billion UAH to the budget through wage growth at critical enterprises.

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“Europe Was Naive”: France Demands a Strategic Awakening and Protection from the US and China

Politics 09/23/2026, 15:55

France's Minister Delegate for European Affairs, Benjamin Adda, stated that the EU must simplify bureaucracy, protect its market from the US and China, and increase defense investment. The 2028–2034 budget provides for substantial support for Ukraine.

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France Confirms Preparation of a Long-Term Support Package for Ukraine in the EU Budget for 2028–2034

Politics 09/23/2026, 09:35

France announced it is preparing long-term support for Ukraine in the EU budget for 2028–2034. At the same time, Kyiv received a fourth tranche of €3.3 billion, while Berlin and five other countries are demanding a reduction of the bloc's budget.

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Zelensky and Georgieva agree: IMF will help find funds for Ukraine's financial sustainability in 2027

Economy 09/23/2026, 04:59

At a meeting with IMF Managing Director Georgieva, Zelensky stated that the fund would help find funds for Ukraine's financial sustainability in 2027. The sides also discussed the adoption of mandatory laws and the security situation.

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Ukraine Receives $841 Million from the World Bank Under Canadian Guarantees: How the Funds Will Be Used

Economy 09/22/2026, 16:43

Ukraine has secured $841 million from the World Bank under guarantees from the Government of Canada. The funds will be directed to pension and social payments under the PEACE in Ukraine program, with a total volume of $54.3 billion.

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Zelensky signs law on criminal liability for fraudulent call centers in Ukraine

Politics 09/17/2026, 15:26

Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law on criminal liability for the establishment and operation of fraudulent call centers in Ukraine. The head of state emphasized that the punishment must be harsh.

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“There Is No More Time to Delay”: Marchenko for the Third Time Demands the Rada Adopt the Tax on Parcels Up to 150 Euros

Economy 09/16/2026, 23:23

Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko for the third time called on the Verkhovna Rada to support the bill on the tax on parcels up to 150 euros, linking it to the receipt of four billion euros.

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"We Have Reached the Limit": Ukraine's Finance Ministry Warns of Risks to Social Payments and Hryvnia Devaluation

Economy 09/10/2026, 19:20

Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko warned that, in the event of a delay in financing from the EU and the IMF, Ukraine could face postponed social payments, and in the worst case — monetary financing of the budget and devaluation of the hryvnia.

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Submissions open until September 30 for the IV KontraFACTS Media Awards: 200,000 UAH prize fund for investigations into the illegal tobacco market

Economy 09/10/2026, 01:45

Submissions for the IV KontraFACTS Media Awards, dedicated to combating the illegal trade in tobacco products, are open until September 30, 2026. The total prize fund is 200,000 UAH, and the guaranteed payout per participant is 2,500 UAH.

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Ukraine Prepares Trillion-Hryvnia Borrowing for 2027–2029: Public Debt Could Exceed 114% of GDP

Economy 09/09/2026, 19:59

Under the new medium-term public debt management strategy, Ukraine will need trillion-hryvnia borrowing in 2027–2029, and the debt could exceed 114% of GDP. The entire forecast rests on an improvement in the security situation from 2027.

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NADPU proposes extending the €180 duty to all scrap metal exports, including EU shipments

Economy 09/08/2026, 18:57

NADPU proposes extending the €180-per-tonne duty to all scrap metal exports, including the EU, after the zero quota expires. According to the association's estimate, "grey" schemes through Poland cost the budget more than 3 billion hryvnias.

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Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers allocates UAH 33.6 billion for military and family payments: Koretskyi urges parliament to speed up budget balancing

Politics 09/05/2026, 00:24

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has reallocated UAH 33.6 billion from the security sector reserve for September payments to the military and their families. Prime Minister Koretskyi urged parliament to accelerate the adoption of laws to secure international financial assistance.

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"Think About Elections After the War": Zelensky Demands That the Rada Pass Laws Unlocking $30 Billion from the IMF

Politics 09/02/2026, 01:36

The Verkhovna Rada for the second time failed to support key bills that would unlock access to $30 billion from the IMF. In an evening address, Zelensky demanded that deputies fulfill their debt to the country.

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Verkhovna Rada Fails to Establish Expert Group for the Audit Office: Ukraine Risks $4.2 Billion Tranche

Politics 09/01/2026, 20:51

On September 1, 2026, the Verkhovna Rada did not support the establishment of an advisory group of experts for the Audit Office: 192 votes out of the required 226. The failure puts at risk the $4.2 billion tranche from the EU and the fulfillment of the IMF benchmark by December 2026.

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The new school year in Ukraine kicks off on September 1: how education will be organized and where children will study in shelters

Politics 09/01/2026, 07:34

From September 1, a new school year starts in Ukraine: more than 25,000 institutions will move to a format dependent on security. Already 82% of children have access to shelters, and 6 billion hryvnias has been allocated for their creation.

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