In the 2026 state budget, expenditures for the National Academy of Medical Sciences, the Ministry of Energy, and the Ministry of Community Development significantly increased. At the same time, expenditures for the State Property Fund, the State Space Agency, and the Ministry of Defense were reduced.
The Verkhovna Rada resumed online broadcasting of its sessions on September 16 for the first time in almost four years. This happened after demands from public organizations and media, as well as a vote by MPs on September 4.
The Cabinet of Ministers has registered in the Verkhovna Rada the draft law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026". The document will be considered and presented to the Budget Committee on September 17.
State budget expenditures for 2026 are planned at UAH 4. 8 trillion, which is three times the pre-war level. The largest expenditure item is national security and defense, for which UAH 2.8 trillion has been allocated.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to raise over UAH 22 billion next year from taxing online platforms and introducing an excise tax on sweet drinks. An additional UAH 26 billion is expected from the collection of tax debt.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft State Budget for 2026. The document envisages expenditures of UAH 4.8 trillion and revenues of UAH 2.826 trillion.
The Government of Ukraine has approved the draft State Budget for 2026, which envisages expenditures of UAH 4. 8 trillion and revenues of UAH 2.826 trillion. The budget deficit is projected at 18.4% of GDP, and the need for external financing is UAH 2.079 trillion.
The bill on cryptocurrency taxation requires serious revision, which will postpone its second reading. The first deputy head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Yaroslav Zhelezniak, noted that the preparation deadlines are unknown.
Member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee Fedir Venislavskyi stated that the war is approaching its end, as evidenced by certain political processes. He also emphasized the importance of restoring benefits for aircraft manufacturing, which can become an engine of the economy.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk met with a parliamentary delegation from Great Britain, thanking them for their support and discussing further cooperation. The parties also paid attention to the issue of returning Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia.
On September 16, the Verkhovna Rada may begin consideration of the bill on the military ombudsman, submitted by the President. The document defines the powers and procedures of the ombudsman, and also provides for responsibility for non-compliance with his requirements.
A bill on taxes from citizens who sell goods or provide services through online platforms has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. It aims to harmonize Ukraine's tax legislation with EU and OECD law.
Deputy Minister of Economy Daria Marchak announced that the document on the new Labor Code is almost ready for submission to the Verkhovna Rada. The draft law was developed by a wide range of stakeholders to adapt labor legislation to modern realities.
The petition to award Andriy Parubiy the title of "Hero of Ukraine" (posthumously) has exceeded 25,000 votes. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has 83 days to respond.
The head of the VR Committee on Finance, Danylo Hetmantsev, proposed that the State Tax Service conduct controlled purchases of iPhone 17s in stores. This will allow for the detection of smuggled goods and improve the work of law enforcement.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the government's action program for 2025. The document contains 12 priorities, including security, European integration, and economic development.
The temporarily suspended head of the State Aviation Service transferred the right to supervise the repair of Mi-8MTV helicopters to AAL Group Ltd, a company linked to the Russian defense-industrial complex. This creates risks for national security, which may be an indication of crimes against the foundations of national security.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk signed a resolution on the return of session broadcasts. This was announced by People's Deputy Yaroslav Yurchyshyn.
The DSEI exhibition has opened in London, with the Ukrainian defense industry in the spotlight. Weapons production in Ukraine has increased 35-fold.
European Commissioner Marta Kos declared the irreversibility of Ukraine's path to the EU, emphasizing that membership is a guarantee of security for Ukraine and Europe. She called on the EU Council to decide on opening the first cluster of negotiations.
The Cabinet of Ministers has resumed the operation of the electronic register of participants in the selection and executors of state contracts of the Ministry of Defense. The register did not work after the liquidation of the Ministry of Strategic Industries, now its owner and administrator is the Ministry of Defense.
WACS judges, despite salaries exceeding 150,000 hryvnias, sued the state for millions in additional payments. Ex-MP Boryslav Bereza suspects the assistance of the head of the WACS apparatus, Bohdan Kryklyvenko.
During the search of the suspect in the murder of Andriy Parubiy, ammunition, Soviet awards, and badges were found. Notebooks with handwritten notes, flash drives, and mobile phones were also discovered.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and parliamentarians decided not to strengthen punishment for military personnel; bill No. 13452 needs revision. An agreement has been reached to support the draft law "On the Military Ombudsman."
The bill abolishes the mandatory signing of acts of completed works for cashless payment for services. This innovation will allow Ukrainian companies to save UAH 20.2 billion per year.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that abolishes the mechanism of exemption from criminal liability for the first unauthorized abandonment of a unit and desertion. The new rules will apply to offenses committed after the law comes into force.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko calls on the President not to sign the law on amendments to the State Budget-2025. The bill provides for the withdrawal of UAH 8 billion from the Kyiv budget, allocated for education, medicine, transport, and support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Mykhailo Stefanishyn, despite journalistic revelations, plans to appropriate 1592 wagons, tanks, and platforms, notes Borys Kushniruk. The "KAMparitet" consortium has already received four valuable assets from ARMA, including the House of Trade Unions.
The petition for the posthumous awarding of the title of Hero of Ukraine to Andriy Parubiy was published on September 2. It has already collected over 5,000 signatures.
People's Deputy Fedir Venislavskyi stated that many employees of AAL Group Ltd, which supports repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters, have Russian passports, and the ultimate beneficiary is a Russian holding. This decision by the State Aviation Service remains valid, despite the risk of sensitive data leaking to the enemy.
