In the Ukrainian budget for 2025, praised by the Verkhovna Rada Military funds are planned in the amount of 2.22 trillion hryvnia. This may be even greater this time around, with the beginning of a full-scale war in 2022.
How the budgets for defense and national security changed at the beginning of the war, read in the journalist’s perspective RBC-Ukraine Alika Sakhna.
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Certificates for national security and defense in three rocks
The full-scale war that Russia began in 2022 forced Ukraine to urgently reconsider its defense budget. The funds for national security and defense, planned for 2022 in the amount of 323 billion hryvnia, or 6% of GDP, were a record, but not sufficient for a war of such intensity. As a result, in 2022, the expenditures amounted to 1 trillion 536.6 billion hryvnia, which is equivalent to 32.5% of GDP.
In 2023, the state budget allocated 1 trillion 141 billion UAH for national security and defense, or 18.2% of GDP. Zokrem, the financial security of the defense forces amounted to 13.85% of GDP. Among all the government budgets, the defense sector contributed 43.4%. With this, the budget deficit was predicted to be over 20% of GDP.
The state budget for 2024 allocated less than halfto of all expenditures to national security and defense – 1 trillion 692 billion UAH, or 21.6% of GDP. This sum moved the minulorichna on the mayzha to a trillion hryvnias. UAH 51 billion was transferred to finance the production of ammunition and ammunition, which is 4.2 times more than in the previous year. UAH 43.3 billion was allocated for the purchase of drones. The budget deficit will amount to UAH 614.5 billion.
The budget for 2025 includes 2 trillion 223 billion UAH (26.3% of projected GDP) for defense spending. This sum is about a trillion more for the video cards in 2024. The planned deficit becomes UAH 1.6 trillion, or 19.4% of GDP.
National security and defense plans
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2024 (forecast) |
2025 (forecast) |
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1.14 trillion hryvnia (18 .2% of GDP) |
1.69 trillion hryvnia (21.6% of GDP) |
2.22 trillion hryvnia (26.3% GDP) |
Ministry of Defense
In 2023, the Ministry of Defense took away UAH 857.9 billion. Of this amount, UAH 494.1 billion was directly allocated to the provision of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including military training, medical care and social payments to veterans. Over UAH 350 billion was allocated for the purchase and modernization of equipment and equipment. UAH 136.1 million was allocated for living expenses for military personnel.
In 2024, the budget of the Ministry of Defense has increased to UAH 1 trillion 164 billion, which is 306.1 billion more than before. Of these, 882.8 billion UAH were allocated for the provision of ZSU. Defense purchases amounted to approximately 265 billion UAH. UAH 100.7 million was transferred to the living expenses.
In 2025, the Ministry of Defense's finances will grow to 1 trillion 530 billion UAH (+366 billion UAH until 2024). A little more than 1 trillion UAH is planned for the ZSU. UAH 455.8 billion was allocated for the purchase and modernization of equipment and equipment. Also, UAH 54.5 billion will be directly allocated for the development of the defense industry – 3.5 billion more, lower in 2024. The power sees UAH 500 million to support programs of affordable loans for defense enterprises.
At the Headquarters, the Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense may reinvest 24.9 billion in 2025, which is 6.8 billion UAH more for the 2024 budget (18.1 billion) and 13.4 billion UAH for 2023 (11.5 billion).< /p>
On the vest In three budgets, however, new certificates are provided – 150 million hryvnias each.
Certificates for the Ministry of Defense
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2023 |
2024 (forecast) |
2025 (forecast) |
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857.9 billion UAH |
UAH 1.16 trillion |
UAH 1.53 trillion |
Ministry of Internal Affairs
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine is one of the largest ministries of the region due to the number of subordinate bodies and structures, as well as the obligation of financing. While, at the time of war, the funding of the Ministry of Defense exceeds the budget of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the remainder will be deprived of one of the key departments, which includes the NSU, DSNS, DPSU and VHI.
Zokrem, in the budget for 2023 209.7 billion UAH were allocated for the MBC. UAH 12.6 billion was allocated to ensure the activities of the authorities, install and train personnel. To fight organized crime and corruption – UAH 7.3 billion. Another 4.4 billion UAH were allocated for the creation of a unified aviation security system and civilian protection.
2024 budget of the Ministry of Environment up to 324.2 billion UAH (+114.5 billion UAH). UAH 17 billion was transferred to ensure the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and specialized mortgages. UAH 7.5 billion (+UAH 200 million) were allocated for the fight against organized crime and corruption. UAH 1.5 billion (- UAH 2.9 billion) were transferred to the aviation safety system.
In 2025, MVS costs reached a record 419.6 billion UAH (+95.4 billion UAH equaled in 2024). UAH 13.3 billion (-UAH 3.7 billion) is planned for ensuring the activity and coverage of specialized mortgages. 7.5 billion UAH will be lost for the fight against organized crime, and 840 million UAH (- 660 million UAH) for the aviation system.
Financing of the State Cordon Service in 2023 amounted to 33.2 billion UAH. UAH 494 million was allocated for exploration activities, UAH 200 million for housing for military personnel.
In 2024, the DPSU budget increased to UAH 61.9 billion (+28.7 billion UAH). Exploration activities totaled UAH 692 million. 150 million UAH (-50 million UAH) were seen for living expenses.
In 2025, the financial growth rate will be UAH 97.2 billion. UAH 697 million (+5 million UAH) were allocated for exploration. For living expenses for military personnel – 200 million UAH.
The National Guard of Ukraine in 2023 allocated 47 billion UAH, of which 327.1 million UAH were directly allocated for living expenses for military personnel. In 2024, financial growth increased to UAH 104.2 billion (+ UAH 57.2 billion), for housing – UAH 327.1 million. In 2025, the planned income is 156.8 billion UAH (+52.6 billion UAH), for housing – 353.1 million UAH.
The National Police and Migration Service, which is also part of the MBC system, are facing upcoming budgets.
National Police of Ukraine:
- 2023 Ryk – 68.6 billion UAH;
- 2024 Ryk – 89.8 billion UAH (+21.2 billion UAH);
- 2025 Ryk – 104.3 billion UAH (+ 14.5 billion UAH).
State Migration Service:
- Ryk 2023 – 4.3 billion UAH;
- Ryk 2024 – UAH 5.6 billion (+1.3 billion UAH);
- Ryk 2025 – 2.1 billion UAH (-3.5 billion UAH).
Certificates for the Ministry of Internal Affairs
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2023 |
2024 (forecast) |
2025 (forecast) |
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209.7 billion UAH |
324.2 billion UAH |
419.6 billion UAH |
Other security agencies
In 2025, the Security Service of Ukraine takes in 41.3 billion UAH, which is 19.1 billion UAH more than in 2024 and 22.2 billion UAH more in 2023. For the provision of housing for the citizens of the SBU, 180 million UAH were transferred in 2025, which is over 500 million UAH less, lower in 2024, and 59.5 million UAH more, lower in 2023.
The foreign intelligence service, which operates on the basis of the SBU, will receive 6.3 billion in 2025 – 400 million UAH more for the budget in 2024 (5.9 billion) and 1.6 billion more for 2023 (4 .6 billion). In 2025 and 2024, 150 million UAH were transferred for living expenses, and in 2023 – 125 million UAH.
National Anti-Corruption Bureau: from 2025 it takes away 2.1 billion – the price is 300 million UAH more, lower from 2024 (1.8 billion) and by 900 million it exceeds the budget for 2023 (1.2 billion).
The State Bureau of Investigation withdraws UAH 3.7 billion in 2024 and 2025, which is 1.3 billion more than in 2023.
National Security and Defense Council in 2025 — 338.5 million UAH (+ 24.7 and 56.2 million UAH for 2024-2023).
Guess what, on November 19, the Verkhovna Rada praised in another reading the draft state budget of Ukraine for 2025< /u>.
Planned income The state budget of Ukraine for 2025 without the adjustment of transfers was transferred in the amount of approximately 2.34 trillion hryvnia, including the income of the special fund – 2.15 trillion hryvnia and the income of the special fund – 193.87 billion.
Admits to the budget a total of 3.94 trillion hryvnias is planned, including the reserve fund – 3.69 trillion hryvnias, the special fund – 247.43 billion hryvnias, spending on defense is planned in the amount of 2.22 trillion hryvnias .