Sergii Koretskyi Joins High-Level Meeting on Ukraine's 2027 State Budget
Ukraine’s Prime Minister, Sergii Koretskyi, participated in a strategic session focused on finalizing the 2027 State Budget ahead of its second reading. The meeting brought together key figures including parliamentary leadership, the head of the 'Servant of the People' faction, the chair of the Verkhovna Rada’s budget committee, and the finance minister. The discussions centered on budget priorities tailored to the demands of wartime conditions.
Key Focus Areas for the 2027 Budget
The budget’s main objectives for 2027 have been identified as:
- investment in security and defense;
- ensuring the country’s financial resilience;
- maintaining adequate social support systems.
Prime Minister Koretskyi emphasized that
"this is a wartime budget. The Government’s priorities remain steadfast: funding security and defense, safeguarding financial stability, and providing sufficient social assistance."He also stressed that the budget must align with macroeconomic forecasts and Ukraine’s cooperation framework with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Koretskyi highlighted the importance of addressing the budget recommendations passed by the Verkhovna Rada after the first reading.
"Deadlines are firm, so we are working efficiently to deliver a well-prepared document for the second reading,"he added. He expressed gratitude towards parliamentarians for their constructive engagement and active participation throughout the process.
The 2027 budget discussions are unfolding against the backdrop of ongoing military operations in Ukraine, underscoring the critical need to prioritize defense and security funding. Collaboration with the IMF remains a cornerstone for maintaining financial stability amid the crisis. Successfully approving the budget is vital for sustaining social programs and supporting the nation’s economic recovery efforts.