Ukrainian Reserve Fund Allocated 87.2% of 54.5 Billion UAH, Possible Increase – Ministry of Finance

The Ukrainian Reserve Fund, created in 2026 with a total budget of 54.5 billion UAH, has already allocated more than 47.5 billion UAH by the end of March, representing 87.2% of the overall budget. This information was disclosed by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on Friday, March 30. The ministry noted that these funds have been directed towards addressing urgent state needs, particularly as the country faces numerous challenges related to the restoration and protection of critical infrastructure.

The Ministry of Finance emphasized the critical importance of ensuring the recovery, protection of energy resources, and repair of supply routes for national security. As of March 30, 2026, cash expenditures from the reserve fund amounted to 10.291 billion UAH, indicating active utilization of these funds for immediate needs.

The ministry also highlighted that the Reserve Fund is not a static resource, and its volume can be reviewed and increased throughout the year depending on the current needs of the state. This means that the government has the flexibility to adapt funding according to changing conditions and challenges faced by the country.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the largest share of funding from the reserve fund, amounting to 22 billion UAH, has been allocated for the protection of critical infrastructure and the implementation of comprehensive resilience plans for regions and cities. These funds are earmarked for the entire year of 2026 and will be used not only to respond to already inflicted damages but also for preventive engineering and technical solutions, such as new construction, reconstruction, capital repairs, and the implementation of special protective mechanisms.

Particular attention has been given to facilities in the fuel and energy sector, railway infrastructure, and life support systems. This indicates that the government recognizes the importance of these sectors for the stability and development of the country in the face of modern challenges.

Additionally, 16 billion UAH has been allocated to Ukrzaliznytsia for the implementation of an experimental state order project aimed at creating a transparent and economically justified mechanism for compensating passenger transportation (PSO). The Ministry of Finance stressed that this project aims to ensure the continuity of passenger transport, its accessibility for the population, and the capability for evacuation if necessary.

Among other expenditure items from the Reserve Fund, emergency road restoration has been allocated 3 billion UAH, the purchase of mobile generation units for 2.56 billion UAH, restoration of transport connections in southern Ukraine (including funding for the construction of a temporary bridge at the Yampil-Koseuts border crossing and the restoration of damaged bridges in the Odesa region) for 718.8 million UAH, support for critical infrastructure workers for 246.4 million UAH, and strengthening defense in border regions for 5.9 million UAH.

It is worth noting that the state budget of Ukraine for 2026 was approved with revenues (excluding grants) amounting to 2.90 trillion UAH and expenditures of 4.77 trillion UAH, including a general fund of 2.61 trillion UAH and 4.38 trillion UAH. This indicates that the government has ambitious plans for financing various sectors of the economy and social sphere, which is crucial for the stability of the country amid contemporary challenges.