January-April 2024: Funding of the security and defence sector

Within the framework of the supervision of the implementation of the decision of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine dated 9 October 2023 “On Proposals to the Draft Law of Ukraine “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2024” on the Items Related to Ensuring National Security and Defence of Ukraine”, enacted by the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 682 dated 9 October 2023, the NSDC Office has analysed the state of funding of security and defence sector of Ukraine for January-April 2024.

The total resource for 2024 for the needs of the security and defence sector is envisaged at UAH 1,692.6 billion, which is 22.1% of gross domestic product.

Given the additional funding for the urgent needs of the security and defence sector in January-April this year, the total funding has increased to UAH 1,708.9 billion.

In particular, the general fund of the state budget funded the security and defence sector in the amount of UAH 618.446.8 billion, which is 100% of the plan. Thus, the funding of the security and defence sector under this source of funding was carried out in full in accordance with the monthly allocation schedule.

Also, salaries and other social payments to the personnel of the security and defence forces of Ukraine were paid in full. The implementation of social guarantees is an important track that is constantly monitored by the NSDC of Ukraine.

At the same time, the analysis shows that the security and defence sector entities of Ukraine sometimes use budget funds inefficiently and irrationally.

Some trends in the use of financial resources that may complicate the provision of the security and defence forces have been reported to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for appropriate measures.

According to the security and defence sector entities of Ukraine, the level of funding in January-April made it possible to ensure funding for the key priority areas of their activities under martial law.

For reference: In accordance with the requirements of the Law of Ukraine “On the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine” and the Budget Code of Ukraine, the NSDC Office shall prepare materials for the NSDC of Ukraine meeting “On Proposals to the Budget Declaration for 2025-2027 on the Items Related to Ensuring National Security and Defence of Ukraine” under the established procedure.