In fact, the state finances only expenditures of protected categories.
Monthly expenditures of Ukraine > during the war exceed 200 billion UAH, with most of the money goes to the army and military needs, while the budget receives 54-56 billion UAH from taxes, said Finance Minister Sergei Marchenko.
“The military budget is three quarters of the entire budget of Ukraine, so we spend about the same amount, “he said in an interview with mind.ua.
In particular, at the beginning of the martial law, the government approved a decree providing for the procedure of treasury services, which indicates which expenditures are a priority. According to the document, the first priority is pensions and military benefits; law enforcement, security and defense sector. The second is all other expenditures, including social payments, salaries of educators, doctors, and the public sector.
“We also have the opportunity to restore critical infrastructure, there are expenditures for humanitarian needs. At present, we do not make any other expenses, except for these expenses of protected categories, “the head of the Ministry of Finance added.
Marchenko clarified that in April the state budget expenditures amounted to UAH 206 billion, of which payments to internally displaced persons and food programs amounted to about UAH 14-15 billion.
UAH 17 billion If we talk about expenditures on social protection on average – 34 billion UAH, education and medicine – 31 billion UAH, salary in the public sector – 5 billion UAH “, – said the Minister.
He added that the government has sequestered and reduced state budget expenditures by UAH 180 billion several times: capital expenditures have been almost completely reduced by UAH 72 billion, salaries of employees of public institutions have been reduced by UAH 20 billion, social security expenditures by UAH 22 billion, and others. expenditures – by UAH 40 billion.
There is no place to reduce further, “Marchenko said.
Speaking about possible reconstruction expenditures, he said that so far it can only be about critical infrastructure of the occupied territories, and it is worth talking about a broad restoration, probably after the victory.
“Of course, we are still talking about it today, but the program can start only when hostilities on our territory cease,” the minister said.
except for creating conditions for soft loans, no.
“At the expense of taxes, we collect 54-56 billion UAH, and these funds cover only 1/3 of the needs of our expenditures. Of course, this situation is forced, because we are fighting, and our international partners understand this and are ready to listen to us. However, sooner or later we have to enter the balance sheet, “Marchenko said. and after the war, the tax system must return to the format that existed before February 24, 2022.
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It will be recalled that there was not enough money for the “eSupport” program, but the state plans to resume funding soon . UAH 5.82 billion is planned to be distributed among 3.9 million Ukrainians.
From June 1, working pensioners will also receive increased pensions , which will be transferred starting in April, according to the article 42 of the Law of Ukraine “On Compulsory State Pension Insurance”. In addition, in addition to increased pensions, working pensioners will receive surcharges to previously paid pensions for April and May. >
