Ministry of Finance of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers suspended Mykola Hladyshenko due to the risks of inadequate oversight and money laundering. The suspension of Oleksii Stupak has also been initiated.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Draft Law No. 15450 on first reading. The Code is to enter into force on December 1, 2027, and pave the way for €1.5 billion in aid.
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the terms of state guarantees for small and medium-sized businesses. The changes increase borrowers’ responsibility and clarify mechanisms for the return of funds.
The first stage of the certification of the BEB's management has been completed: 74% did not pass. Experts are demanding an audit of criminal cases, including those against airlines.
As part of the program, they met with Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhii Koretskyi and took part in training on the development of local budgets.
The Public Council under the Ministry of Finance plans to consider the taxation of lease payments for aircraft and initiate a general tax clarification. The reason was differing approaches to classifying such transactions as royalties, which led to criminal cases being brought against airlines.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi convened a meeting with the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council and the Minister of Finance to discuss the funding needs of the Defense Forces. The government is seeking additional resources, including through international assistance.
The President of the Association of Taxpayers of Ukraine, Grigol Katamadze, called on the state to develop unified rules for the taxation of aircraft leasing. He warned that further pressure on air carriers through criminal cases initiated by the Economic Security Bureau could destroy Ukrainian civil aviation.
The Ukrainian Air Transport Association appealed to the relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada and the Public Council under the Ministry of Finance regarding a unified approach to the taxation of aviation leasing. Different interpretations of the rules have led to additional tax assessments and criminal proceedings by the Bureau of Economic Security against air carriers.
In July, Ukrainians invested a record amount in domestic government bonds, increasing the portfolio to UAH 159. 3 billion. Overall, in January-July, the state budget received UAH 310.2 billion from bond placement.
In June 2026, the average salary in state bodies of Ukraine amounted to 66. 84 thousand UAH, which is 7 thousand UAH more than last year. Judicial remuneration in higher courts ranged from 197.8 to 446.7 thousand UAH.
New Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky held a meeting with the financial and economic bloc. Priority steps have been identified to fulfill international commitments and maintain macro-financial stability.
The Cabinet of Ministers instructed the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Finance to prepare a mechanism for state support of the book publishing industry, which is suffering losses due to Russian shelling. In July, 1.5 million books were destroyed, with damages amounting to hundreds of millions of hryvnias.
BEB is investigating cases against 5 airlines over alleged non-payment of 15% royalties for aircraft leasing. Experts state that this interpretation contradicts legislation and international conventions.
Ukraine received the second IMF tranche of about $690 million under the four-year EFF program. The funds will be directed to support macro-financial stability and priority expenditures.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi confirmed the start of work on the 2027 Budget. Ministries must prepare proposals by July 31 regarding the main parameters of the document.
These funds were directed, in particular, to pensions and social payments for a number of categories of the population.
President Zelenskyy gathered weapons manufacturers and corps commanders at the Staff meeting for the first time. They agreed on a regular communication format coordinated by the Ministry of Defense and the National Security and Defense Council.
The government will submit the draft state budget for 2027 to the Cabinet of Ministers by September 8, and to the Verkhovna Rada by September 15. The Ministry of Finance is already communicating the marginal expenditure indicators to the main budget holders.
MP Zheleznyak reported that President Zelenskyy will propose Ihor Klymenko, who headed the Ministry of Internal Affairs, for the post of Minister of Defense. Fedorov will not retain his post due to the failure of the TCC reform.
The State Tax Service interprets lease payments for aircraft as royalties, although it concerns the use of vehicles, not the transfer of intellectual property rights. Because of this, Ukrainian airlines are already facing criminal proceedings and the risk of retrospective additional charges.
The interpretation of aircraft leasing as royalties by the State Tax Service and the BEB contradicts the principles of applying international conventions on the avoidance of double taxation. International tax law expert Olena Kuznechikova emphasizes that the problem should be resolved by an official clarification from the Ministry of Finance, not by criminal prosecution of businesses.
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.