Корецький Сергій Федорович
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.
Lesia Karnaukh was relieved of her duties as acting head of the State Tax Service. The Ministry of Finance must submit candidates for a new head or acting head to the government
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 prime ministers of Ukraine and Lithuania discussed support for the energy sector, businesses, and veterans in Lutsk. They also discussed global food security, which Russia is undermining by attacking civilian shipping in the Black Sea.
Russian drones attacked a gas station near the border with Poland, causing a large-scale fire. Trucks also caught fire; there are no reports of casualties.
The government is preparing war-risk insurance worth $1 billion.
Serhii Koretskyi said that the winter would be difficult, but Ukraine had prepared resilience plans and three response scenarios.
Gas stations are testing a system of automatic alerts about approaching Russian UAVs. It is intended to warn employees and visitors about the threat.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi instructed the capital’s authorities to ensure the operation of the metro amid the transport collapse. The decision must be implemented immediately.
The government plans to adopt the necessary decisions by November 1 to enable Ukraine to access the funding. The Ukraine Support Loan package for 2026–2027 totals €90 billion.
Ukraine discussed the state of its finances and needs for the next two years with Germany, Britain and France. More resources are needed due to the intensification of attacks.
The maximum settlement periods for export contracts have been changed for exporters of wheat, corn, soybeans, and other goods. The decision is intended to support logistics and exports.
The government has divided air raid alerts by danger levels and allowed businesses to operate during the yellow alert. In Kyiv, they recommend changing the curfew and metro operations.
The Cabinet approved four draft laws to fulfill its obligations to the EU and the IMF. They concern VAT, transfer pricing, capital markets, and the High Anti-Corruption Court.
In Chernivtsi, a child was served a raw carrot, casserole, and bread. The Prime Minister instructed officials to inspect school meals and eliminate the problems.
Russian strikes damaged homes, warehouses, municipal and energy infrastructure in 13 regions. People were injured in Odesa, including children.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi met with the IMF mission in Kyiv. The parties assessed financing needs for 2026–2027 and the 2027 budget.
The 2027 budget plans to provide UAH 18. 5 billion for more than 1.5 million veterans. The government is also preparing housing, medical and rehabilitation programs.
The government is introducing strict budgetary spending cuts outside the defense sector. The UAH 70 billion saved will be directed to the needs of the Defense Forces.
Tomorrow, 25,000 educational institutions will begin operating in Ukraine. In dangerous communities, mass events will be permitted only with due regard for safety.
The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing new rules for the operation of businesses, transport, and the metro during air threats. The proposals are expected to be presented at the beginning of next week.
In the village of Myla, 27 people were killed and dozens injured after a strike on a warehouse. More than 370 residents were evacuated, and proceedings were opened over negligence.
The government increased funding for the reconstruction of critical infrastructure to UAH 1. 987 billion. The funds will go toward 138 existing and 25 new projects.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi discussed Ukraine’s progress toward EU accession with Marta Kos. Kyiv is accelerating European integration bills and seeking funding.
Pharmaceutical companies have been allowed to use additional warehouse facilities during martial law. This is intended to disperse medicine stocks.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi held his first meeting with the Supervisory Board of "Energoatom. " He expects a transparent competition and a reboot of the company’s management.
In Kyiv, Serhii Koretskyi and Andris Kulbergs discussed support for Ukraine, the reconstruction of the railway and sanctions. The parties agreed on joint steps.
The funds under the eRecovery program will allow more than 3,600 families to purchase housing. More than 88,000 families have already received certificates.