Ukraine budget revenue shortfall reaches UAH 50 bln — Marchenko
Ukraine’s state budget fell short of UAH 50 billion in planned revenue over the first nine months of 2026, with UAH 32 billion of that gap recorded in August–September.
On the first day of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky met with Mateusz Szczurek, Director of the IMF's European Department, to discuss Ukraine's 2026 state budget execution and the country's budgetary requirements for 2027. Koretsky highlighted the intensified Russian attacks on Ukrainian businesses, which pose a risk of tax revenue shortfalls.
He and Szczurek also addressed other economic risks, emphasizing the need for external financing to secure the necessary funds. Ukraine plans to rely on assistance from the European Union, bilateral aid from non-EU countries, and World Bank support programs to meet its financial obligations. The Prime Minister informed that his government is working with the Verkhovna Rada to pass crucial bills during the plenary week to ensure the timely receipt of funding from the EU. The IMF mission is expected to visit Ukraine in November.
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