State budget
Ukraine’s need for external financing for 2027 exceeds $52 billion, of which more than $32. 6 billion still needs to be raised. Defense spending could reach 44% of GDP.
Péter Magyar said that on Friday he would hold his first official meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels. He will also take part in the EU summit.
Parliament updated the property valuation system and created a group to select members of the Accounting Chamber. These decisions are needed for an EU loan.
The government plans to review the limits on reserving employees of critical enterprises. Businesses forecast losses of personnel, production, and budget revenues.
According to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Russia’s military spending in 2026 will reach $177. 4 billion. This is more than three times the funding for education and healthcare.
UAH 43. 5 billion will go toward payments to servicemembers and support for their families. Another UAH 16.6 billion will be spent on weapons, communications, and equipment.
Lawmakers warn of corruption risks and micromanagement due to the new reserving rules.
Attorney Yevhen Hrushovets has become a member of the commission for selecting the leadership of the SAPO. His candidacy was put forward by the Council of Prosecutors following the resignation of Oleksii Shevchuk.
Parliament supported basic social assistance for low-income families instead of several payments. The law will take effect on January 1, 2028.
Payments to the military and social programs are being funded on time and in full through the end of the year. The EU has already provided Ukraine with €10 billion, with another €17 billion expected.
Due to failure to fulfill its international obligations, Ukraine received $29. 5 billion less than expected. The defense sector is still short of $27 billion by the end of the year.
Serhii Marchenko said that at the beginning of 2026, the state had UAH 477 billion in remaining funds. The budget provided for more than UAH 4.5 trillion in expenditures.
In January–September, the budget received nearly UAH 50 billion less than expected, while the annual shortfall in tax revenues may reach UAH 70 billion. Inflation rose to 10%.
A committee of the Latvian Saeima postponed consideration of amendments on simplified permanent residence permits for Ukrainians. A decision is expected after the Ministry of Finance issues its opinion.
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.