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Ukraine seeks $136.5B in aid to cover 2026 budget shortfall amid high military spending and inflation.
Ukraine is seeking $136.5 billion in international aid, including a major EU loan and IMF support, to cover a $45 billion budget shortfall in 2026, as military spending consumes 60% of its $112 billion budget.
The country has raised taxes to boost domestic revenue to $67.5 billion, a 15% increase, while inflation remains at 7.4% and many citizens struggle with rising costs.
Despite diplomatic tensions with Hungary over a Russian oil pipeline and declining U.S. aid, Ukraine continues pushing for EU membership, economic reforms, and expanded social programs, including teacher pay raises and free school meals, stressing that economic resilience is key to national defense and long-term stability.
Ucrania busca $136.5B en ayuda para cubrir el déficit presupuestario de 2026 en medio del alto gasto militar y la inflación.