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The stadium and training base have been put up for auction with a starting price of UAH 118. 3 million. The auction will take place on October 15, 2026.
Russia’s defense spending in 2026 could reach 17 trillion rubles. The budget deficit will rise to more than 7 trillion rubles.
Student protests have swept across France: 215 teenagers, 85 school employees, and more than 700 police officers were injured. The government promises to consider the students’ demands.
5,236 amendments were submitted to the 2027 State Budget draft — 1. 5 times more than last year. Two-thirds were called legislative spam.
In September, Russia paid oil companies 305. 5 billion rubles in fuel subsidies. Payments increased due to strikes on oil refineries and a gasoline shortage.
The 2027 Budget includes more than UAH 1. 5 trillion in external loans without identified creditors. The Accounting Chamber considers the forecast overly optimistic.
The FSB of the Russian Federation plans to limit the issuance of dress uniforms to military personnel to save on the budget. Some women’s clothing will be issued once every five years.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
Ukraine plans to cover its budget deficit by the end of the year with support from its partners. Part of the loan will be allocated to drones for 2027.
By the end of the year, Ukraine needs to receive $29. 5 billion from its partners for non-military expenditures. The EU guarantees €17 billion for defense, but the additional need amounts to $27 billion.
Brussels has not approved additional support, demanding reforms to unlock around €34 billion. The conditions include changes to VAT and platform taxation.
The government will reallocate over UAH 50 billion from the reserve for payments to military personnel and their families. The funds are promised to be paid on time and in full.
The authorities are working on the safe resumption of civil flights without setting a timeline. The aviation industry faces the risk of leasing being taxed as royalties.
The European Commission provided Ukraine with €2. 9 billion after reforms were implemented in key sectors. Brussels emphasized the timeliness of further reforms.
The power system has spare capacity, while demand is forecast to be lower. Massive Russian strikes could cause a deficit and localized outages.
The EU has refused to provide Ukraine with part of the loan ahead of schedule due to doubts about the deficit assessment and demands for reforms.
Ukraine and the EU have agreed on sources of funding for budgetary and defense needs for 2026. They plan to allocate €45 billion for 2027.
In 2026, the construction and reconstruction of 113 shelters was funded, with 33 already completed. At the same time, 1,349 schools are operating remotely.
In September, Ukraine expanded the geography of its long-range strikes against Russia, hitting oil refineries, defense-industry enterprises, air-defense systems, and logistics facilities.
Ukraine has stated that it needs additional billions of euros in 2026–2027. The EU may return to discussions of frozen\r\nRussian assets.
In Tula Oblast, more than 54 million rubles in social assistance were allocated to military personnel. In St. Petersburg, they plan to cut the budget by 70.2 billion rubles.
The Cabinet of Ministers has postponed non-priority expenditures and is awaiting funds from partners. Of the 42 government decisions, 17 have been implemented; the rest are promised to be completed by October 15.
September brought diplomatic initiatives, strikes on energy infrastructure, and budget decisions. In October, new rules, negotiations, and events are expected.
Russia has downgraded its forecast for gas production and exports for 2026–2029. The Kremlin plans to offset the losses by raising taxes and tariffs.
Each hour of an alert that halts businesses causes Ukraine $45 million in losses. On some days, sirens sound for up to 10 hours.
Serhii Marchenko called on the EU to use Russia's frozen assets to cover Ukraine's military and financial shortfall in 2027.
The average salary increased by 23. 1% year-on-year but decreased by 1.1% month-on-month. The highest salaries were paid in IT, and the lowest in education.
Last week, Ukraine received €3. 3 billion from the EU for weapons. Another tranche of budget support is expected in the coming days.
The EU will call on Ukraine to accelerate anti-corruption and tax reforms in order to receive financial support for 2026. So far, €14.9 billion has been allocated.
According to the IMF's estimate, Ukraine may face a shortfall of $30–35 billion in 2027, $17 billion in 2028 and $2 billion in 2029. Donors are seeking funds.