Anatoliy Komar, head of the Energy Customs, has been temporarily suspended from duty. This happened after the state leadership instructed to verify the facts presented in journalistic investigations.
The Head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee, Olena Shuliak, stated that over 90% of housing is rented unofficially due to high taxes. Discussions are underway regarding changes to tax regulations to bring the market out of the shadows.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine improved the mechanism of mandatory identification of pensioners in the temporarily occupied territories. Now they must undergo identification annually, otherwise payments will stop.
A bill on excise tax on sweet drinks, which could increase prices by 5 hryvnias, has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada for over two years. The Committee on Finance recommended adopting an alternative bill that provides for 0.1 euro per liter of beverage.
The Cabinet of Ministers made a series of personnel appointments, particularly in the newly created Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture, as well as in the Ministry of Finance. Taras Vysotskyi and Yehor Perelyhin received new positions, while Tetiana Berezhna temporarily headed the Ministry of Culture.
In June, 502 heads of central government bodies received over 64 million hryvnias in salaries, which averages almost 128 thousand hryvnias per person. The highest payments were recorded in the NACP, CEC, and Accounting Chamber.
July 24 marks International Self-Care Day, established in 2011, and World BDSM Day, which originated thanks to the Rosas Cinco club in Barcelona. In Ukraine, this day celebrates Financial Worker's Day, established in 2021, and today is also the birthday of instant coffee and the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Martyrs Boris and Gleb.
The Ministry of Defense is preparing changes to the resolution that will allow including interest on loans in the cost of production. This will simplify work for defense sector enterprises and strengthen their financial support.
Minister of Social Policy Denys Uliutin declared an apartment in Kyiv, several land plots, and a LEXUS RX 300 car. His salary for 2024 was 1,305,212 hryvnias.
Denys Uliutin became the Minister of Social Policy, Taras Kachka – Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, and Oleksiy Sobolev – Minister of Economy. These appointments took place in the new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers.
In the updated government led by Yulia Svyrydenko, most ministers retained their positions, some swapped chairs. Denys Shmyhal headed the Ministry of Defense, Herman Halushchenko — the Ministry of Justice, and Svitlana Hrynchuk — the Ministry of Energy.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine timely and fully financed social payments in the first half of 2024. UAH 191.5 billion was allocated from the state budget for these purposes, of which over 59% went to pensions.
President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government, which will lead to the resignation of Denys Shmyhal and the entire Cabinet of Ministers. Shmyhal may head the Ministry of Defense, and Umerov may become the ambassador to the USA.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine attracted $22 billion in external financing during the first six months of 2025. International support allowed for the provision of social and humanitarian expenditures, while domestic resources are directed towards security and defense.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the budget declaration for 2026-2028. The document defines the sizes of the subsistence minimum, minimum wage, and expected exchange rates for the next three years.
The draft law on amendments to the state budget for 2025 envisages an additional UAH 412 billion, mainly for the provision of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (almost UAH 311 billion). Funding is planned to be covered by increasing revenues and domestic borrowings without raising taxes.
Since the beginning of 2025, over 3,000 women have received free infertility treatment, almost twice as many as in the entirety of 2024. Over UAH 247 million has been allocated for these services, and an additional 19 medical institutions have joined the program, increasing the total number to 38.
From July, Ukraine is changing the voltage standard in the power grid to the European one, and salary indexation is returning. New rules for issuing IDP certificates and fines for tobacco traders are also being introduced.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the Budget Declaration for 2026-2028, which defines the main parameters of budget policy and takes into account European integration aspirations. The document provides for two scenarios for the development of events from 2026, maintaining the priority of expenditures on security and defense.
The Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 6. 2 billion in subventions to the regions for the construction of shelters in schools. These funds will enable the implementation of 144 shelter projects in 100 communities across 22 oblasts, with all facilities planned for completion by the end of the year.
During May 2025, Ukraine's national debt increased by 1 billion US dollars, reaching 180. 97 billion dollars. External debt accounts for 74.31% of the total amount, internal debt – 25.69%.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved amendments to the state budget for 2025, increasing defense and security expenditures by UAH 412 billion. The draft law provides for an increase in budget revenues by UAH 147.5 billion and the attraction of UAH 250 billion in debt operations to finance these changes.
Ukraine needs $17. 3 billion for urgent reconstruction needs in 2025, including housing, energy, infrastructure, transport, and social protection. Of this amount, $7.4 billion is already covered by the state budget and partner assistance.
Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko expressed hope that the Verkhovna Rada will vote for changes to the state budget at the next session. The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing a comprehensive law on changes that will concern additional defense needs.
The State Tax Service has developed a draft amendment to Resolution No. 1165 for a fair indicator. Currently, the Ministry of Finance has already held a meeting of a working group with the participation of independent experts.
The Cabinet is preparing amendments to the state budget for UAH 400 billion for the needs of the military. Funding will be provided by exceeding revenues, domestic government bonds and grants from partners.
The State Tax Service of Ukraine presented the results of reforming the sphere of tax administration to the European Union. Ukraine is ready to work according to European rules.
Former official did not confirm the legality of 14 plots in Kyiv region, apartments, cars and bonds. During the search, weapons were found, he faces up to 10 years.
In May, Ukrainians increased investments in domestic government bonds by 10% - to UAH 286 billion. Most of the investments were made by individuals, which indicates confidence in state financial instruments.
The Minister of Finance announced the need for additional defense funding due to wartime. Increased spending will be covered by internal resources, taxes will not increase.
