Prime Minister: Government has prepared amendments to the 2026 State Budget to strengthen the security and defense sector

The Government has prepared amendments to the 2026 State Budget to strengthen the security and defense sector. This was made possible by the approval of a EUR 90 billion loan from the European Union for 2026–2027. This year, EUR 45 billion in support is expected, of which EUR 31.8 billion will go toward national defense and security, and another EUR 13.2 billion will be used to cover the budget deficit. The first tranche is scheduled for June. This was announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. 

“Overall, state budget revenues will increase by more than UAH 2.2 trillion—primarily thanks to international support and additional revenues within the framework of Ukraine’s Plan,” the Head of Government emphasized. 

1. An additional UAH 1.56 trillion for the security and defense sector.

Of this amount:

UAH 174.3 billion — for military personnel pay;

UAH 1.37 trillion — for the development of weapons and military equipment;

UAH 14.6 billion — a reserve for the security and defense sector.

Separately, additional resources are allocated for the development of Ukraine’s defense industry, the modernization of equipment, and the expansion of domestic weapons production.

2. UAH 40 billion for the implementation of Comprehensive Regional Resilience Plans. These resources are intended for preparations for the fall-winter period, the protection of the energy sector, and ensuring the stable operation of critical infrastructure.

3. An additional UAH 40 billion to the reserve fund—for rapid response to wartime challenges.

“I would like to thank our partners for their support of Ukraine and the ministries for their prompt preparation of budget amendments that take into account the needs of our defense and security forces. We will prolong our work with members of parliament to secure support for these amendments in the session hall of the Parliament,” emphasized Yulia Svyrydenko.