Ministry of Finance of Ukraine
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.
Kyiv will only have enough finances until June, according to estimates, due to Hungary's blocking of EU aid and delays from the IMF. The NBU may begin direct lending to the state budget.
Journalists have uncovered business ties between members of the commission for selecting the head of the State Customs Service and candidate Vladyslav Suvorov. The commission denies a conflict of interest, despite their past joint work.
The bill provides for mandatory registration of individual entrepreneurs as VAT payers if their income exceeds UAH 4 million. New rules are being introduced for digital platforms (OLX, Uklon, etc.) and the taxation of parcels.
Yulia Svyrydenko discussed the availability of fuel on the market with operators. Ukrnafta will become a price benchmark, and the AMCU will check for possible abuses.
The International Monetary Fund has approved an extended financing program for Ukraine totaling $8. 1 billion. The first tranche of $1.5 billion will be disbursed to the budget in the near future.
On February 26, the IMF Board will meet to approve a program for Ukraine worth $8. 1 billion. Immediately after that, Ukraine will receive a tranche of $1.5 billion.
Businesses are constantly looking for ways to work and earn. It's not about superprofits, but rather about survival. Rostyslav Korobka, Vice President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, spoke about the main challenges facing entrepreneurs today and ways to overcome them.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to allocate additional subsidies to local budgets. This will ensure timely payment of salaries in the educational and social spheres from January 1, 2026.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved an experimental mechanism for state orders for passenger rail transportation. The state will compensate for the difference between the cost and current tariffs to keep prices affordable.
The Cabinet of Ministers instructed to prepare the necessary resources to overcome the consequences of spring floods. The Ministry of Economy and other agencies will provide proposals for supporting people and businesses.
Ukraine received a grant of $690 million from Japan and Canada under the G7's ERA mechanism. The funds will be used to finance priority expenditures, including pensions and social programs.
In the Kharkiv region, police and volunteers conducted a special operation to evacuate animals. 19 horses, two dogs, and puppies were removed from the horse club.