State budget
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.
Germany and five other EU countries are demanding a substantial cut to the 2028–2034 budget. They also want to change spending priorities.
In January–August 2026, local budgets received UAH 237. 5 million in transport tax — 58.7% more than last year. Kyiv paid the most.
Compensation for insurance premiums has been expanded to Kyiv and the region, as well as the fuel sector. The terms of preferential loans for infrastructure have also been changed.
France proposes using €4. 6 billion in Google fines to reduce countries’ contributions to the EU budget. The total penalties have reached €10.38 billion.
The government will allocate funds to defense, pensions, social benefits, and salaries for public-sector employees. Non-priority construction and improvements will be temporarily postponed.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi guaranteed that pensions and the salaries of medical workers and teachers would be paid on time. Non-critical expenditures may be suspended until assistance from partners arrives.
The funds were received by the state budget as part of the World Bank’s THRIVE project. They will be allocated to medical guarantees and strengthening the NHSU.
Prosthetics under the state program remains free of charge, and the time required to receive a prosthesis is up to 90 working days. UAH 385 million will be allocated to barrier-free routes.
The government appointed Yurii Koniushenko First Deputy Head of the State Tax Service and temporarily tasked him with leading the service. His objectives are stable operations and revenue to the budget.
The European Commission is considering moving up the second tranche of the loan for Ukraine to the first half of 2027 due to the budget deficit. Brussels expects reforms.
Serhii Pashynskyi pleaded guilty in the case involving the seized petroleum products. He must pay over UAH 1 billion and provide incriminating testimony.
The Council of the EU approved the eighth tranche under the Ukraine Facility for Ukraine, worth nearly €3 billion. Norway additionally contributed approximately €92 million.
Ukraine is asking the EU to accelerate the €90 billion loan and cover the €26 billion deficit. The parties will continue negotiations in 7–10 days.
Zelenskyy said that the IMF would help find some of the funds for Ukraine's financial stability next year. They also discussed commitment laws.
Zelenskyy and Frederiksen discussed financial support for Ukraine, EU sanctions, and joint defense production. Denmark previously allocated $275 million for air defense.
A debtor may choose one seized account and spend up to UAH 17,294 per month. To do so, they must submit an application to the enforcement officer.