Ukraine 2027 Budget: €45.8B Foreign Aid Needed, Military Spending Up 10%

Ukraine's government adopted a 2027 draft budget projecting a €45.8 billion deficit financed by foreign aid, with military spending rising ~10%. This underscores continued fiscal dependence on Western support amid ongoing war, though aid commitments remain uncertain. The budget signals sustained high defense expenditure, implying long-term strain on state finances and reliance on external partners.