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On December 3, 2025, Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada adopted the 2026 State Budget Law, increasing total revenue to UAH 2.9 trillion. Expenditures are set at UAH 4.8 trillion, with a projected budget deficit of 18.4% of GDP.

Key budget priorities include defense, security, and social resilience, with significant allocations for social protection (UAH 468.5 billion), education (UAH 278.7 billion), healthcare (UAH 258.6 billion), and IDP support (UAH 72.6 billion). External support needs exceed UAH 2 trillion. Challenges include high dependence on foreign aid, a debt load surpassing 100% of GDP, and limited systemic support for civil society organizations (CSOs).