Ukraine expects over $39 billion in budget support this year - Shmyhal
Kyiv • UNN
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that partners have confirmed the provision of over $39 billion in budget support to Ukraine in 2025. He also emphasized the importance of confiscating Russian assets.
In 2025, Ukraine expects more than $39 billion in budget support. The receipt of these funds has been confirmed by partners, and Kyiv expects them to be received. This was stated by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during the Ministerial Roundtable in support of Ukraine at the World Bank in Washington, reports UNN.
During the Ministerial Roundtable in support of Ukraine at the World Bank, it was emphasized that regardless of further developments, 2026-2027 will be a time of great challenges for Ukraine's macro-financial stability
According to him, Ukraine needs a predictable financial resource both to cover current budget expenditures and to continue reconstruction.
The best option for resolving this issue would be the full confiscation of frozen Russian assets in the West and their transfer to Ukraine
He also reminded that, according to the latest World Bank estimate, Ukraine's recovery needs for the next 10 years amount to $524 billion.
"These figures show that the volume of frozen Russian assets (approximately $300 billion) is significantly less than the volume of reconstruction needs in Ukraine. Therefore, it would be advisable to consider the possibility of additional taxation of Russian raw materials. The aggressor must pay for the destruction he caused, and Ukraine must receive a resource for recovery," Shmyhal emphasized.
Let us remind you
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal reported that the World Bank will provide Ukraine with 70 million dollars to support the stability of the Ukrainian energy system. The funds will be used to purchase energy storage systems by Ukrhydroenergo. This will allow us to create a reserve of electricity and strengthen our energy resilience.