He noted that Ukraine convinces its partners that Western financial assistance should be directed “not only at civil needs, but also to the security and defense sector.”
Marchenko added that successful negotiations on direct financing of the salaries of the Ukrainian military are conducting successful negotiations with partners. The head of the Ministry of Finance believes that attracting such funds can become part of the future security guarantees for Ukraine.
“There is a willingness and understanding that this issue will be resolved. I hope we will soon be able to talk about specific agreements,” the minister summed up.
Context
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated on September 17 that the year of the war cost the state $ 120 billion (which part of this amount is the monetary allowance of military personnel, the Ukrainian authorities did not specify). The Ukrainian budget will ensure half the amount for 2026, and the other half should provide the West. According to the head of state, the search for $ 60 billion from the allies is his plan in, while plan A is to end the war in 2025.
