Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The Ministry of Finance has halted funding for capital expenditures, said Avtostrada director Maksym Shkil. The company is suspending work at all sites.
Family farms will be able to resume additional SSC payments after fully repaying the debt. Payments will resume from the new quarter.
At the yellow alert level, trains and passenger boarding are permitted. At the red alert level, boarding is suspended and people are moved to shelters.
Kyiv and the region have been included among the territories at increased risk for business compensation. For residents, this does not introduce any new payments.
The president wants to reinstate full asset declarations for law enforcement officers and military personnel not on the front line. Militants and personnel in high-risk areas are exempt.
Part of the funding for the fourth quarter was used earlier, said Member of Parliament Mykhailo Tsymbaliuk. The Cabinet of Ministers must urgently amend the state budget.
Kyiv and the region were included in the high-risk zones, while compensation was extended to fuel, transport, equipment, and leased property.
The President of Ukraine promised the return of asset declarations for law enforcement officers and security personnel not at war. The heads of government authorities will also be checked.
Ukraine's Minister of Finance called the subsistence minimum a purely calculated indicator. According to him, payments need to be decoupled from the size of the subsistence minimum.
Parliament approved in principle two bills introducing 20% VAT on parcels worth €0 and above. The new rules may take effect in July 2027.
The 2027 draft budget envisages a deficit of 15% of GDP and debt exceeding 110% of GDP. UAH 4.885 trillion is planned to be allocated to security and defense.
The draft 2027 budget contains no funds for the "National Cashback" program. Without funding, payments may stop from January 1.
The government has budgeted for over UAH 131 billion in additional revenue from tax changes. These include increases in VAT, excise duties, and taxation of parcels.
The Cabinet of Ministers submitted the 2027 budget draft to the Verkhovna Rada, with expenditures of UAH 7. 2 trillion and a deficit of UAH 1.623 trillion. UAH 4.885 trillion is allocated for defense.
The government submitted the 2027 draft budget to parliament with UAH 4. 885 trillion allocated for defense. More funds were also earmarked for education, healthcare, and business support.
Zelenskyy urged lawmakers to vote positively on seven bills to finance the budget deficit. He emphasized the needs of defense.
Wounded military personnel retain their financial support and may receive 100,000 hryvnias during treatment. Delays arise because of documents and orders.
The government plans to raise the minimum wage to 9,546 hryvnias from 2027. The subsistence minimum for one person will be 3,559 hryvnias.
At the Staff meeting, they analyzed the needs of Ukrzaliznytsia, gas stations, and critical enterprises. The Finance Ministry was instructed to provide additional resources for logistics.
Zelenskyy discussed budgets and the deficit with the prime minister and the finance minister. He urged parliament to adopt the necessary laws and inspect the Tax Service.
Serhii Koretskyi described the state of public finances as close to critical. The government is asking the Verkhovna Rada to adopt the necessary bills by October 15.
Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russia's critical infrastructure if Moscow mutually refrains from attacks. Zelenskyy expects specifics from the partners.
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with $841 million backed by Canadian guarantees as part of the PEACE in Ukraine project. The funds will be allocated for pension payments.
Heating will start after three days with an average temperature of up to +8 °C, by decision of the local authorities. Communities are 79.2% ready.
The government is preparing war-risk insurance worth $1 billion.
Restrictions apply in the border zone to entry, residence, and work. Some citizens need permission from the State Border Guard Service; decisions are made within 10 days.
The ePoints program is in effect, and funding is предусмотрено through the end of 2026. The Ministry of Defense explained the delays as being due to refinancing procedures and promised payments to manufacturers.
The government has restricted entry, residence, and work in the one-kilometer border strip along the borders with Russia and Belarus. The exception is defense and border protection.
The Verkhovna Rada committee recommended adopting bills on VAT for parcels worth up to 150 euros starting from the first euro. The new rules may come into effect no earlier than July 2027.
Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy will be in Canada from September 9 to 11. They will visit three cities and discuss defense, the economy, and energy.