The issue of next year's budget: Zelenskyy meets with NBU Governor and Finance Minister
Kyiv • UNN
President Zelenskyy discussed plans for the coming year with Ukraine's finance ministers, and also discussed recovery efforts and the casualties of the recent Russian attack on Kherson.
Today, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine and the Minister of Finance. There was also a meeting with the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Internal Affairs. Zelensky said this in an evening video address, UNN reports.
"I also held a number of meetings with ministers today. The head of the National Bank of Ukraine and the Minister of Finance - the issue of the next year. A meeting with the Minister of Defense," Zelenskyy said.
Zelensky also held a meeting with the Minister of the Interior.
"A report on the Russian attack on Kherson yesterday: unfortunately, one police officer was killed - Lieutenant Ihor Misiunya, Kirovohrad Main Directorate of the National Police. My condolences to his family and friends... Four people were injured, two of them were police officers, all of them were provided with the necessary assistance. All services are working to restore power supply to Kherson. Yesterday 70% of the city was left without electricity. Critical infrastructure is powered by generators. Normal operations are gradually being restored. Gas supplies to Kherson have been resumed," Zelensky said.
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According to him, the Minister of Internal Affairs also reported on the work of the entire MIA system.
"Responding to emergencies, demining the territory, providing weapons and equipment to our National Guard and National Police units fighting on the front line," Zelensky said.
Addendum
The IMF expects Ukraine to receive international financial assistance by the end of March.
