The Verkhovna Rada has approved amendments to the 2025 state budget, reallocating nearly UAH 40 billion in expenditures. This significant shift is primarily driven by a UAH 33.6 billion reduction in costs for servicing state debt. The decision reflects broader fiscal strategies aimed at optimizing public spending and reducing financial burdens associated with debt obligations.
Among the key adjustments, Ukrzaliznytsia, the state-owned railway company, is expected to receive UAH 8 billion in revenues from bank profits. These funds, which would have otherwise contributed to the Kyiv budget, are being redirected to support Ukrzaliznytsia’s operations. This transfer highlights the government’s focus on infrastructure development and the financial sustainability of state-owned enterprises.
The reallocation of UAH 40 billion underscores the complexity of balancing fiscal priorities in the context of economic challenges. As the country navigates its post-war economic landscape, such budgetary decisions are critical in shaping the trajectory of public services and national development.