As of the end of January-May 2026, the general fund of Ukraine’s state budget has been replenished by 1.36 trillion UAH, and together with revenues to the special fund, this figure has risen to 1.8 trillion UAH. The main sources of budget replenishment were tax revenues, international aid, and profit transfers from the National Bank of Ukraine.
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Key Tax Revenues and the Role of Business
The largest share of income was provided by the value-added tax on imported goods, which brought 258 billion UAH to the budget. Ukrainian enterprises paid 180.7 billion UAH in profit tax. Among other important sources of revenue:
- 167.5 billion UAH — personal income tax and military levy;
- 132.7 billion UAH — domestic VAT;
- 123.6 billion UAH — excise duties;
- 25.1 billion UAH — customs duties;
- 19.9 billion UAH — fees for the use of subsoil resources.
The Importance of International Support and NBU Financing
International partners provide significant support to Ukrainian finances: in the first five months of 2026, Ukraine received 249.9 billion UAH in grant assistance. Additionally, the National Bank of Ukraine transferred 146.1 billion UAH to the budget as part of its profit.
“The revenue plan has been fulfilled by 101.9%, which indicates the preservation of the financial stability of the system even in wartime conditions.”
Despite strong revenues, state expenditures remain higher than income. From January to May, state expenditures reached 2.25 trillion UAH. The Pension Fund and the social insurance system received 301.7 billion UAH in a single social contribution.
The Ukrainian government continues to attract international financing to cover the deficit: since the beginning of 2026, 260.6 billion UAH in state borrowings have been attracted, of which over 68 billion UAH came from international financial institutions. The main creditor remains the IMF, which provides funds under the current cooperation program. At the same time, the state allocated 229 billion UAH for debt repayment and another 143.8 billion UAH for servicing obligations.
Thanks to a combination of domestic tax revenues, support from international partners, and the attraction of external financing, Ukraine’s financial system demonstrates resilience even in a state of war.