Government seeks additional resources for Ukraine’s Defense Forces
The Ukrainian government, particularly the Finance Ministry, is working to fully cover all necessary Defense Forces expenditures through the end of 2026, Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said on Aug. 9.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi announced on August 9 that the government is seeking additional resources to fully fund the Defense Forces through the end of 2026. The Finance Ministry, along with other key officials, is working to ensure all domestic tax revenues are dedicated to security and defense needs. Koretskyi stated that the government will explore additional funding options, including assistance from international partners.
The Finance Ministry had previously redirected funds intended for military compensation to invest in advanced weaponry, such as drones and unmanned ground vehicles. However, former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov and current Armed Forces commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi have criticized this approach, with Syrskyi emphasizing that soldiers' salaries are non-negotiable obligations to those risking their lives.
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