Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal believes that the state budget for 2025 adopted by the Verkhovna Rada clearly defines priorities in the context of limited resources.
“Given the limited resources, this budget clearly defines priorities. Defense, security, support for people, development and restoration of the country. This is all that makes us stronger and leads to victory,” Shmyhal wrote on his telegram channel after the Verkhovna Rada adopted the budget in the second reading and in general.
According to the Prime Minister, all taxes of citizens and businesses next year will be directed to the defense and security of the country.
“The total resource allocated to the security and defense sector will amount to UAH 2.23 trillion. Record funds will be allocated for the production and purchase of weapons. UAH 739 billion is provided for this purpose. There will be more funding for the modernization of our defense industry, as well as for the purchase of drones,” he said.
Shmyhal noted that the second priority of the budget is to support citizens, in particular, almost UAH 421 billion is provided for social assistance programs.
“Expenditures on education will amount to about UAH 199 billion, and on healthcare – UAH 217 billion. Important modernization and development projects are planned in both regions. UAH 10.7 billion is allocated to upgrade medical facilities, purchase modern equipment, and create rehabilitation centers. An additional UAH 17.5 billion has been allocated for the modernization of educational institutions and the construction of shelters,” he added.
Among other things, Shmyhal noted that in 2025 the resources of local budgets will increase by 15%.
