The president's team is warning of possible problems with financing social benefits as early as the second half of 2026 if the European Union does not make a decision on further support for Ukraine.
This is reported by sources familiar with the negotiations. According to one of the government representatives, the situation currently remains uncertain due to the position of individual EU countries.
" The Europeans assure that there will be funding and that they will find a way to circumvent Hungary's resistance. But if there is no solution, a situation may arise where money will still be left for the army, but there will be no more money for social benefits ," the source noted.
According to him, Ukraine is currently using available budgetary resources, waiting for the agreement on financial support mechanisms from the European Union.
Sources also indicate that the key obstacle remains Hungary's position, which blocks or complicates the adoption of certain decisions within the EU.
At the same time, the authorities expect that European partners will be able to find a compromise and provide the necessary funding.
Earlier, the head of the parliamentary finance committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, also warned about risks to the budget. According to him, difficulties with financing state expenditures may arise as early as spring.
Thus, the issue of external financial support remains critically important for ensuring both defense needs and social benefits in Ukraine.
