The government announced strict cuts to non‑defense spending and a 70 billion UAH allocation for the army

Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is introducing a strict austerity regime for budget funds that are not intended for defense. According to Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi, this has already allowed them to find 70 billion hryvnias. The government plans to allocate all of these funds to the needs of the army.

The head of government said this during a session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, reports Interfax-Ukraine.

The government is introducing a strict austerity regime for budget funds that are not assigned to defense needs. As a result, we have already found 70 billion in savings, which will be fully directed to defense needs, — he said.

The savings concern expenditures not related to defense. At the same time, the government says it will meet all social obligations, including ensuring the payment of pensions and salaries.

At the same time, we must fulfill all necessary social obligations. Therefore, there will be no problems with pensions and salaries, — the prime minister assured.

While preparing the state budget for 2027, the government plans to adhere to the principle of maximum savings. Serhii Koretskyi called on members of parliament to participate in forming next year’s budget.

Earlier it was reported that the government directed an additional 1 billion hryvnias to restore critical and social infrastructure in 16 regions.

Previously we wrote:

• In Mykolaiv, the community’s budget was increased by UAH 780 million: part of the funds…
• Ukraine lacks €23 billion for defense due to delays in Western aid
• Authorities warn of a “shutdown”: in Mykolaiv officials said funds may run out as early as November
• Three-tier pension reform from 2027: base 3,000 UAH, minimum 6,000 UAH
• Koretskyi headed the government and named priorities: weapons for the front, preparations for winter, and social payments