Analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026″ Regarding Financial Support for the Security and Defense Sector”<\/title> \n<\/head><\/p>\n<h5>Analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026″ Regarding Financial Support for the Security and Defense Sector”<\/h5>\nGreetings! Let’s examine the main aspects of the proposed draft amendments to the Law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026. The purpose of this analysis is to provide a clear and understandable overview of the key innovations that may affect the financial support of the security and defense sector.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Essence of the Draft Law<\/h3>\nThis draft law introduces amendments to the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026, in particular increasing revenues and expenditures, especially in the part concerning the financing of the security and defense sector. The draft envisages the redistribution of financial resources to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities and support military personnel. The changes relate to both the general and special funds of the budget.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Structure and Main Provisions of the Draft Law<\/h3>\nIn general, the structure of the draft amendments repeats the structure of the main law on the State Budget, but with an emphasis on changes in financial indicators and the redistribution of funds. \nThe main changes and provisions introduced by the draft law:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in revenues and expenditures:<\/strong> The draft envisages an increase in both revenues and expenditures of the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026. Revenues of the general fund increase from UAH 2.61 trillion to UAH 3.38 trillion, and the special fund – from UAH 293.7 billion to UAH 1.82 trillion. Expenditures of the general fund increase from UAH 4.38 trillion to UAH 4.50 trillion, and the special fund – from UAH 388.8 billion to UAH 1.91 trillion.<\/li>\n<li>Revision of the budget deficit:<\/strong> The maximum amount of the State Budget deficit has been reduced from UAH 1.90 trillion to UAH 1.25 trillion.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in public debt:<\/strong> The maximum amount of public debt has been reduced from UAH 10.48 trillion to UAH 10.15 trillion, and the maximum amount of debt guaranteed by the state has been increased from UAH 455.95 billion to UAH 464.61 billion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n* **General Fund Revenues:** The list of general fund revenues has been expanded, including revenues within the framework of enhanced cooperation with the EU and funds from the sale of state bodies’ property. \n* **Sources of the Special Fund:** The sources of the special fund formation have been clarified, and references to new articles (28\u00b9, 28\u00b2 and 28\u00b3) of this Law have been added. \n* **Allocation of Special Fund Funds:** New directions for the use of special fund funds have been established, in particular, funds received within the framework of the implementation of international agreements with the European Union are directed to the purchase, modernization and repair of weapons and military equipment. \n* **Military Levy:** Temporarily (from July 1 to December 31, 2026), the military levy in full is directed to the special fund for the payment of monetary allowance to servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. \n* **Duty on Military Goods:** Export duty on military and dual-use goods is fully credited to the special fund and directed to the needs of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. \n* **New Articles:** New articles (28\u00b9, 28\u00b2 and 28\u00b3) have been introduced, which regulate the receipt and use of funds from cooperation with the EU, the military levy and duties on military goods. \n* **Implementation of Comprehensive Regional Resilience Plans:** the possibility of allocating budget allocations according to the decisions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine under the budget program “Implementation of Comprehensive Regional and Individual City Resilience Plans” is provided.<\/p>\n### 3. 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\nAnalysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026″ Regarding Financial Support for the Security and Defense Sector”<\/title> \n<\/head><\/p>\n<h5>Analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026″ Regarding Financial Support for the Security and Defense Sector”<\/h5>\nGreetings! Let’s examine the main aspects of the proposed draft amendments to the Law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026. The purpose of this analysis is to provide a clear and understandable overview of the key innovations that may affect the financial support of the security and defense sector.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Essence of the Draft Law<\/h3>\nThis draft law introduces amendments to the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026, in particular increasing revenues and expenditures, especially in the part concerning the financing of the security and defense sector. 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