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Rada supported 2027 Budget Bill at first reading The Verkhovna Rada has approved the draft State Budget for 2027 at first reading. 1 016 0 Previously in trend: 2027 budget 
Zelenskyy urges EU to provide at least €70 billion for defence and weapons in 2027 The war will cost Ukraine €155 billion next year, and the country needs at least an additional €70 billion in EU assistance for defence. 1 755 30 Previously in trend: State budget 2027 budget 
Ukraine’s 2027 budget requires over $52 billion in external aid – Koretskyi Ukraine’s external budget financing needs for 2027 exceed $52 billion, with more than $32.6 billion still to be secured. Serhii Koretskyi said this, stressing that the country’s defence capabilities, pension payments, hospital operations and support for businesses depend on these funds. 2 709 30 Previously in trend: 2027 budget 
Ukraine agrees with European Commission on format and timeline for meeting financial and defence needs for 2026–2027 – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced agreements with the European Commission on meeting Ukraine’s financial and defence needs in 2026–2027. 1 206 16 Previously in trend: 2027 budget 
Ukraine faces $27 billion shortfall; Cabinet of Ministers will cover part of it with its own funds, - Koretskyi Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky stated that in 2026, the cost of the war for Ukraine amounts to $155 billion, and an additional $27 billion is needed to cover the defense budget deficit. 1 891 45 Previously in trend: 2027 budget 
Funds to cover $27 billion in expenditure have not yet been found, - Koretskyi The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Serhii Koretskyi, has stated that the $27 billion shortfall in military expenditure forms part of Ukraine’s total funding requirements of $155 billion. 4 750 46 Previously in trend: 2027 budget 
Zelenskyy warns of possible serious drone shortage for Armed Forces in January–February President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine could face difficulties supplying the Armed Forces with drones and missiles in early 2027 if it does not cover its defence budget shortfall in the autumn and in December. 4 347 60 Previously in trend: Production of drones 2027 budget 
If international aid decreases, we will immediately face catastrophe, - Honcharenko The situation regarding state budget funding remains challenging: there is a shortfall of 265 billion hryvnia just for military pay through the end of the year. 6 398 82 Previously in trend: 2027 budget 
Ukraine has secured $20 billion in international support out of required $52.6 billion, - "Servant of the People" MP Zaburanna The 2027 draft state budget currently lacks $32.6 billion in necessary funding. In the event of a shortfall in international aid, the government will cut capital expenditures first, without affecting pensions, public sector salaries, or other social benefits. 2 311 14 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine 2027 budget 
Ukraine has "astronomical" funding shortfall, but we will find way out – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine faces an "astronomical" funding shortfall, with insufficient money even to scale up production of drone interceptors. 5 800 74 Previously in trend: State budget 2027 budget 
State halted funding for all capital expenditures without warning – Shkil (updated) Autostrada head Maksym Shkil said the state had stopped funding all capital expenditures "without warning, any discussion or dialogue", forcing the company to suspend work at all its sites. 18 175 52 Previously in trend: State budget 2027 budget 
Ministry of Finance presents 2027 budget: defence to receive nearly 4.9 trillion hryvnias; teachers’ salaries to rise to 27,300 The Ministry of Finance has published the draft state budget of Ukraine for 2027. 2 394 35 Previously in trend: 2027 budget 2027 budget bill was submitted to Verkhovna Rada The government's draft law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2027" was registered with the Verkhovna Rada under No. 16000. 1 123 3 Previously in trend: 2027 budget 
To be increased by 22%: More than UAH 1.07 billion allocated in 2027 budget for operations of president and Office of President – Zhelezniak The draft state budget for 2027 provides for increased funding for the operations of the president and the Office of the President. Expenditure will rise by UAH 194.9 million to more than UAH 1.07 billion. 3 341 49 Previously in trend: 2027 budget 
