What is happening with the Ukrainian budget? Deficit, partner assistance, budget declaration

The Centre for Economic Strategy (CES) invites you to join the July review of the Ukrainian economy. The special topic of the event is: «What is happening with the Ukrainian budget? Deficit, partner assistance, budget declaration».

In June, the government proposed increasing the state budget by almost UAH 450 billion, most of which will be allocated to defence. The additional expenditures are planned to be covered through domestic borrowing and revenue overperformance.

At the same time, the government presented the budget declaration for 2026–2028 — a strategic document that sets financial benchmarks for the medium term. Its implementation will largely depend on continued support from international partners and developments on the front line.

The event will take place on July 18, 12:30 (Kyiv time) in Zoom. Registration is required at the bottom of the page.

In addition, CES experts will traditionally review the main changes in the country’s economy over the past month. Previous reports are available on our website, and data visualisation is available in the Ukraine War Economy Tracker.

Event schedule:

12:30 – 12:35 Opening remarks by moderator.

12:35 – 12:50 Review of the Ukrainian economy, CES team.

12:50 – 13:00 Special topic review, Oleksandra Myronenko, economist at the Centre for Economic Strategy.

13:00 – 14:00 Discussion and Q&A. Speakers:

• Olena Bilan, Chief Economist at Dragon Capital.
• Gavin Gray, IMF Mission Chief for Ukraine.
• Roksolana Pidlasa, The Chairperson of the Committee on Budget at the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
• Olga Zykova, Deputy Minister of Finance of Ukraine.

Moderator: Hlib Vyshlinsky, Executive Director of the Centre for Economic Strategy.

The event will be held in Ukrainian with simultaneous translation into English.