Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the law “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2025,” which outlines the key financial directions for the country in the coming year. According to the document, the general fund revenues are projected at 2.05 trillion UAH, while expenditures are planned at 3.6 trillion UAH.
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Main budget priorities
As in previous years, the highest priority is security and defense. A total of 2.23 trillion UAH will be allocated for these purposes. The funds from Ukrainian taxpayers will be exclusively used to support the security and defense forces, as well as for the production and procurement of new weapons, drones, and equipment, which is crucial for the country during the ongoing war with Russia.
The second priority is social protection, for which 420.9 billion UAH is allocated. This money will go towards supporting the most vulnerable segments of the population and ensuring social guarantees.
Other important funding areas include healthcare, with 217 billion UAH allocated, and education, which will receive 199 billion UAH. These sectors remain priorities for the government, as the country aims to ensure stable development and support for these essential areas.
Closing the budget deficit and international support
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized that the government has a clear understanding of how to close the state budget deficit for 2025. The primary method of financing will be the continuation of cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Ukraine Facility program with the European Union.
Additionally, a significant source of funding will be the receipt of $50 billion from the G7 countries and the EU, which will be allocated based on the use of frozen Russian assets. This will allow the country to have the necessary funds to finance the military and ensure all priority budget expenditures.
Ukraine’s state budget for 2025 is focused on supporting the country’s defense capability, social protection for its citizens, and the development of critical sectors such as healthcare and education. The government is relying on international assistance and cooperation with financial institutions to cover the budget deficit and ensure stable funding for important state expenditures.
