Ukraine's Draft 2027 Budget Proposes 11.9% Increase in Defense Spending
The government's draft state budget for 2027 allocates UAH 4.885 trillion for defense, up from the current 2026 level, according to Ukrinform.
The Ukrainian government has proposed a draft state budget for 2027 that includes UAH 4.885 trillion in funding for the defense sector, according to a report by Ukrinform.
The figure represents an 11.9% increase compared with the defense allocation in the current 2026 budget, the outlet reported.
Ukrinform did not provide additional details on the breakdown of the proposed defense spending or the overall size of the draft 2027 state budget in the excerpt reviewed.
The proposal comes as Ukraine continues to grapple with the financial demands of its ongoing defense needs amid the war with Russia, though the source did not elaborate on the specific drivers behind the proposed increase.
Further details on the draft budget, including its passage through parliament, were not immediately available.
Sources
- Government proposes 11.9% increase in defense spending in 2027 — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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