The Cabinet of Ministers is considering a phased increase in freight tariffs of Ukrzaliznytsia: by 30% from August 1 and another 15% from January 1. Prime Minister Svyrydenko announced consultations with businesses and possible compensation mechanisms.
The Bureau of Economic Security is investigating criminal proceedings against five Ukrainian airlines over aircraft leasing. Experts warn that treating lease payments as royalties contradicts international law.
The government is expanding lending programs for the defense sector, energy, and businesses in frontline areas. State-owned banks will also be involved in supporting Naftogaz.
The government forecasts an exchange rate of 51. 5 hryvnia per dollar and wage growth through 2029. The budget declaration envisages an increase in public debt and the deficit.
The mission has completed its work, and the risks to receiving the $686 million tranche have been removed. The IMF has postponed the taxation of individual entrepreneurs (FOPs) and expects revenues from the de-shadowing of the economy.
President Zelenskyy has appointed Oleksandr Zavitnevych and Serhii Marchenko to the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Decree No. 445/2024 takes effect on the day of its publication.
In April, the average salary in regional state administrations reached 45. 1 thousand hryvnias. The total number of civil servants in Ukraine decreased to 165.8 thousand people.
The government has approved a draft Customs Code based on EU standards for accession to the union. The new rules will simplify logistics and customs procedures for businesses.
The vote on amendments to the 2026 budget has been postponed until tomorrow. Defense spending will increase by UAH 1.64 trillion through credit assistance from the European Union.
At a meeting in Vinnytsia, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the purchase of alternative energy using community funds. Direct funding for local air defense groups was also permitted.
Zelenskyy visited Slavutych to discuss border protection and air defense in the north. In June, the government promises to resolve the issue of salaries for Chornobyl NPP workers.
Rada is considering over a thousand amendments to bill No. 12360. The document envisages the cancellation of the tax exemption for parcels under €150 as early as May 26.
The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing mechanisms to stabilize settlements in the energy market and attract funds from international financial organizations. District heating companies and water utilities will receive a new system for service payments.
The Ministry of Finance and the National Bank have been instructed to complete the privatization of Sense Bank by the end of the year. Active preparations for the sale of the state-owned Ukrgasbank are also underway.
Schools and universities will receive autonomous power sources to operate during blackouts. Universities must develop projects to attract donor funding.
Powers in the gambling sector are proposed to be transferred from the Ministry of Digital Transformation to the Ministry of Finance. Experts believe this could delay the launch of online monitoring.
Over the past year, the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine has restored communication with the government and parliament, intensified social dialogue, and achieved concrete results for workers—ranging from wage increases to the settlement of arrears to labor collectives.
The average salary in central authorities amounted to 58. 64 thousand hryvnias. As of March 2024, 165.4 thousand people were employed in state structures.
The Ministry of Finance signed a memorandum on payment deferral with creditor countries. Debt repayment will begin in equal installments in 2035-2039.
The minimum tax liability is distributed among the owners proportionally to the period of land use. The previous owner pays until the moment of sale, and the new owner pays from the month of acquiring rights.
Ukraine received the last tranche from Britain, amounting to almost $1 billion. The funds will be directed to defense capabilities within the framework of the G7 credit mechanism.
In January-March 2026, the state fully funded social expenditures. The largest share of funds was directed to pensions and support for internally displaced persons.
The President approved the extension of military tax payments after the lifting of martial law. This will allow attracting 140 billion hryvnias to the state budget annually.
The BEB (Bureau of Economic Security) is persecuting airlines, believing that aircraft leasing operations should be taxed as royalties. Experts consider such fiscal pressure unfounded and emphasize a flawed interpretation of the legislation.
Ihor Mityukov, who headed the Ministry of Finance in four governments, died at the age of 73. The farewell ceremony will take place on April 10 at the National Philharmonic.
Ruslan Kravchenko presented a report on the work of the prosecutor's office as part of the law enforcement reform. The document contains data on business protection and security.
Total debt decreased by $1. 8 billion due to payments to partners. The share of concessional loans exceeds 65%, and the average repayment period has increased.
The government approved VAT on international parcels and a 5% tax for users of digital platforms. The military levy will be in effect for three years after the war.
The Cabinet of Ministers introduces a 5% military levy and taxation of parcels up to 150 euros. The VAT bill for individual entrepreneurs will not yet be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada.
The government has appointed Vasyl Shkurakov to be responsible for the audit and financial system of the Ministry of Defense. He will implement digital reporting and budget planning.
