#Ukraine Budget

Zelenskyy Announces State Budget Deficit Amount and Explains Where Funds Will Be Found

Economy 10/05/2026, 01:51

Ukrainian President stated the need to find $4 billion to cover the budget deficit. The Ministry of Finance already understands how to raise $3 billion through partner support and the EU.

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"Doesn't Mean There Is No Problem": Ministry of Finance Explains Budget Deficit Situation

Economy 10/03/2026, 11:21

Ukraine's Ministry of Finance explained the 2026 budget deficit situation, separating non-military expenditures from defense needs requiring billions more.

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EU States No Budget Deficit in Ukraine for 2026: Sources Reveal Details

Economy 10/02/2026, 20:10

The European Commission stated there is no critical deficit in Ukraine's 2026 budget due to internal resources and support mechanisms.

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Communities Face 20 Billion UAH Payment Block: ACU Warns of Winter Risks

Economy 10/01/2026, 16:13

The government and Treasury have suspended payments to local communities amounting to 20 billion UAH, threatening winter preparations and generator purchases.

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Why the 'Veteran Sport' Program Was Suspended in October: Ministry of Veterans Affairs Explanation

Politics 10/01/2026, 12:16

The October stage of the 'Veteran Sport' program has been canceled due to exhausted funds. Total payouts exceeded 1.2 billion hryvnias instead of the planned 600 million.

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Insurance in a Deadlock: Business Relief Fund Hits Tax and Funding Walls

Economy 09/30/2026, 07:07

The government has allocated 58.7 billion hryvnias in the 2027 budget to compensate wartime business losses through a VAT hike to 21%, but the initiative faces tax and financial barriers.

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Will the National Cashback be Canceled in 2027: Minister of Economy Reveals Cabinet's Plan

Economy 09/28/2026, 12:26

The fate of the National Cashback program in 2027 remains uncertain amidst strict budget austerity. The Minister of Economy suggested a 2.5x funding reduction or reconfiguration.

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Marchenko Announces Timeline for IMF Mission Visit Under EFF Program Review

Economy 09/25/2026, 13:32

The IMF mission for the second review of the EFF program for Ukraine is expected in November. The budget must be reliably funded for a year ahead, stated Sergii Marchenko.

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Western Aid for 2027 Budget Confirmed by Less Than Half, Says Marchenko

Economy 09/25/2026, 13:13

Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko reported that Ukraine's external budget deficit for 2027 stands at $52.6 billion, with only $20 billion confirmed.

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Zelenskyy warns of severe winter challenges due to $27 billion defense budget deficit

Politics 09/25/2026, 12:43

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported a $27 billion defense budget deficit and urged the EU to accelerate a financial tranche to prevent a winter drone crisis.

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Will Ukraine Avoid a Budget Crisis: Marchenko Names the Main Condition

Economy 09/25/2026, 12:30

Ukraine can avoid a budget crisis by the end of 2026 if it receives $29.5 billion from Western partners and fulfills IMF and EU conditions.

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Terekhov: Frontline Communities Expect 75 Billion UAH for Shelters, Water, and Retaining Residents in the 2027 Budget

Economy 09/24/2026, 18:19

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov presented a package of proposals for the 2027 state budget worth 75 billion UAH at a meeting of the Association of Frontline Communities: shelters, energy, water, and guarantees for residents.

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'Cosmic Deficit': Zelensky Announces Budget Rescue Plan and Talks with the US at the 'Carpathian Eight' Summit

Politics 09/19/2026, 21:58

At the 'Carpathian Eight' summit, Zelensky acknowledged a 'cosmic' budget deficit, announced a meeting with von der Leyen to work out ways out, and reported on preparations for negotiations with the US.

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Finance Ministry pushes 39 billion hryvnias of capital spending to December: what will be affected first

Economy 09/19/2026, 01:16

Roksolana Pydlasa, head of the Rada's Budget Committee, reported that the Finance Ministry has postponed 39 billion hryvnias of capital expenditures to December, including energy protection, winter preparation, and the construction of shelters.

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Koretsky: 4.885 trillion hryvnias allocated for defense in the 2027 budget, but the Armed Forces' needs are significantly higher

Economy 09/16/2026, 13:30

Prime Minister Koretsky reported that 4.885 trillion hryvnias are allocated for defense in the 2027 budget, however the Armed Forces' needs are significantly higher. Partners are to provide at least 1 trillion hryvnias in external aid.

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State Budget 2027: Defense to Receive Nearly 44% of GDP, While Teachers and Doctors Are Promised Record Salaries

Economy 09/16/2026, 12:40

The Finance Ministry has published the draft 2027 state budget: expenditure will rise to 7.27 trillion hryvnias, defense will receive 43.8% of GDP, and salary increases are promised for teachers and doctors. However, the Finance Minister warned of the risk of delayed social payments without financing from the EU and the IMF.

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Cabinet of Ministers estimates budget losses from strikes on business at 70 billion hryvnia: Korytskyy's statement

Economy 09/12/2026, 21:10

Prime Minister Serhiy Korytskyy announced at the YES Annual Meeting 2026 conference that, due to Russian strikes on business, Ukraine's state budget may lose approximately 70 billion hryvnia in tax revenues. The calculations were made two weeks ago, while attacks on enterprises continue daily.

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IMF tranche of $1.66 billion at risk: Rada acknowledges critical stalling of reforms

Economy 09/02/2026, 19:30

Roksolana Pidlasa, chair of the Rada's budget committee, warned that Ukraine risks failing to receive the IMF tranche of $1.66 billion by the end of 2026 due to the repeated failure of key bills in parliament. The delay also puts subsequent EU funding at risk.

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