Ukraine\u2019s current budgetary priorities have been narrowed: according to MP Olga Vasilevska-Smaglyuk, from 15 September, funds are being channelled primarily towards social spending, public sector salaries and the maintenance of the armed forces. Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi described the state of public finances as close to critical. At the same time, according to Yaroslav Zheleznyak, the draft budget for 2027 allocates 1.6 billion hryvnias for the \u00abYedyni Novyny\u00bb telethon.<\/p>\n
Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n MP from \u00abServants of the people<\/a>\u00bb Olga Vasilevska-Smaglyuk<\/strong> stated on 15 September that the state budget\u2019s resources are severely limited. According to her, the state is currently funding social expenditure, public sector wages and the maintenance of the armed forces.<\/p>\n This statement outlines the current order of priority for payments, rather than a complete suspension of all other government programmes. Funding for some areas may be limited or deferred under these circumstances, whilst the most critical expenditure remains a priority.<\/p>\n Prime Minister Sergey Koretsky<\/strong> warned that the situation regarding public finances is nearing a critical point. The Government is calling on the Verkhovna Rada to act promptly to pass the necessary bills<\/a>, on which the receipt of international financial support depends.<\/p>\n If parliament fails to meet the necessary conditions within the specified timeframes, Ukraine risks losing a significant portion of the approximately $29.5 billion in external funding. These funds are needed to see the country through the next budget period and to cover a substantial financial deficit.<\/p>\n\n
MP lists the state\u2019s priority payments<\/h2>\n
The government links external support to parliamentary decisions<\/h2>\n
The 2027 draft budget includes funding for \u00abYedyny Novyny\u00bb<\/h2>\n