European Solidarity Withdraws Local Council Members, Calls for Redirecting 500 Billion UAH to Military Funding

Withdrawal of European Solidarity Deputies from Local Councils

According to 5 канал: The European Solidarity party has decided to recall several local council deputies due to their failure to fulfill responsibilities, lack of communication with the party, and frequent absences from meetings. This action targets representatives from various Ukrainian regions who have neglected their duties to their constituents.

List of Deputies Recalled

The recalled officials include members from the Odesa, Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, Kherson, Poltava, and Sumy regions. Specifically, the withdrawals involve:

• Ruslan Syrotiuk, deputy of the Odesa District Council;
• Yulia Ocheretnyuk, deputy of Bilohorodka Village Council in Kyiv region;
• Svitlana Abramiv, deputy of Netishyn City Council in Khmelnytskyi region;
• Kherson Regional Council deputies Natalia Tarasova, Valeriy Saltykov, and Viktor Pungin;
• Andriy Karpov, deputy of Poltava City Council;
• Andriy Kalashnyk, deputy of Podilskyi District Council in Poltava city;
• Ivan Nanka and Leonid Moshu, deputies of Nedryhailiv Settlement Council in Sumy region.

In addition to addressing internal party discipline, European Solidarity has raised concerns about the insufficient allocation of funds to the military in Ukraine's 2027 state budget draft. Iryna Friz announced a proposal to reallocate over 500 billion UAH to support the country's defense forces. This proposal highlights the critical importance of strengthening Ukraine’s military capabilities amid ongoing security challenges.

Through these steps, European Solidarity aims to enhance the accountability and effectiveness of its local representatives while emphasizing the urgent need for increased defense spending. The recall of deputies reflects the party’s commitment to maintaining its integrity and responsibility toward voters during a pivotal period for Ukraine’s political landscape. Meanwhile, the push for greater military funding underscores the ongoing national security priorities in the face of current threats.

The recent withdrawal of local council members by the European Solidarity party underscores a growing concern regarding accountability within its ranks. This move coincides with the party’s strong criticism of the 2027 budget, which they argue inadequately funds the military and overlooks necessary troop salary increases. To understand the full implications of these budgetary decisions and their potential impact on Ukraine's defense capabilities, read more about the party's stance on military funding here.