Parliament approves UAH 412 billion increase in defense spending

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has approved a law ensuring timely payments to service members.

Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal thanked Members of Parliament for approving amendments to the 2025 State Budget that increase spending on security and defense by UAH 412 billion.

• UAH 115 billion of this amount is allocated for timely and stable financial support of the Defence Forces.
• UAH 216 billion has been designated for the procurement and manufacturing of weapons, military equipment, and drones.
• The remainder will be used to cover other critical and urgent military needs.

“We support our defenders, reinforce our defense, and together bring our peaceful future closer,” stated Denys Shmyhal.