State budget
Ukraine received $841 million from the World Bank under guarantees from Canada. The funds will be used to reimburse budget expenditures on pensions.
russia may have reduced ballistic missile launches, stockpiling them for winter strikes on energy infrastructure. Ukraine lacks missiles for Patriot.
The Verkhovna Rada will not hold plenary sessions for approximately four weeks. MPs will work in committees and on draft laws.
Russia’s economy has almost stopped growing, while the budget deficit has reached 2. 8% of GDP. Reserves are dwindling, and bond yields have reached 17%.
The government plans to accelerate the identification of repatriated bodies and strengthen coordination among agencies. More than UAH 600 million is allocated in the 2027 budget for the additional equipment of 21 forensic medical examination bureaus.
The Ministry of Finance has halted funding for capital expenditures, said Avtostrada director Maksym Shkil. The company is suspending work at all sites.
Part of the funding for the fourth quarter was used earlier, said Member of Parliament Mykhailo Tsymbaliuk. The Cabinet of Ministers must urgently amend the state budget.
Kyiv and the region were included in the high-risk zones, while compensation was extended to fuel, transport, equipment, and leased property.
NMU ordered repairs worth over UAH 420 million from "Green Trading. " Auditors and journalists uncovered possible price inflation and violations.
The NBU raised the key policy rate by 0. 5 percentage points to 16% due to persistent price pressures and war-related risks. Inflation reached 8.1% in August.
The President of Ukraine promised the return of asset declarations for law enforcement officers and security personnel not at war. The heads of government authorities will also be checked.
Ukraine's Minister of Finance called the subsistence minimum a purely calculated indicator. According to him, payments need to be decoupled from the size of the subsistence minimum.
Parliament approved in principle two bills introducing 20% VAT on parcels worth €0 and above. The new rules may take effect in July 2027.
Against the backdrop of a severe budget deficit and the forced restriction of government spending, it is particularly important to preserve businesses that continue to operate and pay taxes. At the same time, the aviation industry, which despite the closed airspace paid almost UAH 27 billion in taxes and fees in 2022–2025, has come under pressure due to a new interpretation of aviation leasing taxation.
The 2027 draft budget envisages a deficit of 15% of GDP and debt exceeding 110% of GDP. UAH 4.885 trillion is planned to be allocated to security and defense.
The draft 2027 budget contains no funds for the "National Cashback" program. Without funding, payments may stop from January 1.
The government has budgeted for over UAH 131 billion in additional revenue from tax changes. These include increases in VAT, excise duties, and taxation of parcels.
The U. S. Treasury is studying $5,000 payments to adults if Republicans win the election. The program could cost $1.3 trillion.
The Cabinet of Ministers submitted the 2027 budget draft to the Verkhovna Rada, with expenditures of UAH 7. 2 trillion and a deficit of UAH 1.623 trillion. UAH 4.885 trillion is allocated for defense.
The government submitted the 2027 draft budget to parliament with UAH 4. 885 trillion allocated for defense. More funds were also earmarked for education, healthcare, and business support.
A draft law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2027 has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. Details of the document are being added.
Zelenskyy urged lawmakers to vote positively on seven bills to finance the budget deficit. He emphasized the needs of defense.
The government plans to raise the minimum wage to 9,546 hryvnias from 2027. The subsistence minimum for one person will be 3,559 hryvnias.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Bill No. 15335 on housing for IDPs from the occupied territories in principle. Vouchers will be able to be combined with loans.
In 2001–2025, capital outflows from the Russian economy reached 130% of GDP. The total amount of funds moved out could have exceeded $1 trillion.
Zelenskyy discussed budgets and the deficit with the prime minister and the finance minister. He urged parliament to adopt the necessary laws and inspect the Tax Service.
Serhii Koretskyi described the state of public finances as close to critical. The government is asking the Verkhovna Rada to adopt the necessary bills by October 15.
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with $841 million backed by Canadian guarantees as part of the PEACE in Ukraine project. The funds will be allocated for pension payments.
The government is preparing war-risk insurance worth $1 billion.
The Verkhovna Rada committee recommended adopting bills on VAT for parcels worth up to 150 euros starting from the first euro. The new rules may come into effect no earlier than July 2027.