Ukraine plans to produce drones and weapons on its territory, which will fit into the state budget for 2024.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky stated this in an address on September 13.
He began by briefly recounting what activities he had during the day: from the military office to meetings with officials.
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— It was a significant day. War Cabinet — there were such details that cannot be discussed now, but which will be very effective in the war, — he commented briefly.
The head of state also said that he had a meeting with Prime Minister Denis Shmygal and Finance Minister Sergei Marchenko on next year’s budget.
— Outlined the main parameters — what should be priorities in the state budget. The main thing — protection of our state and people. Defense and security — This is the first priority, and funding for defense and security will be at least at this year’s level, that is, one trillion six hundred billion hryvnia. At least — he said.
The president also said that next year Ukraine will add “significant budget funds” on the military-industrial complex and on the domestic production of weapons and drones.
— Moreover, both for the purchase of what is needed abroad and for Ukrainian production. Plus almost 100 billion hryvnia purposefully — for the production of weapons, which is carried out by the Ministry of Strategic Industry, and for the Ukrainian army of drones, which shows very good, bright results. I will support all this, — he said.
Vladimir Zelensky also says that a separate budget priority is supporting Ukrainian veterans.
— We also keep social spending a priority. At least 469 billion hryvnia. There will be additional funds for the healthcare system — this is at least a plus of 24 billion to this year’s expenses. There will be a plus for the education system, primarily for the support of teachers and lecturers, — he said.
The Ukrainian president says that the necessary funds will also be allocated for digitalization, including the Mriya tool, which was announced the day before and aims to help children, parents and teachers. The President says that next year the Dream should earn its full potential and become available to Ukrainians in every corner of the world.
Of course, Zelensky says, there will also be a significant indexation of pensions, which is planned for March, as provided by law. But, besides all this, an “important economic emphasis” in the budget — funds will be added to stimulate the economy — production, jobs, investment.
— Officials will present details of such incentives. This concerns connection to power grids for investors, and the continuation of grant programs, mortgage programs, the development of Ukrainian industrial parks, — he explained.
The President also instructed the Prime Minister to prepare the basis for increasing the minimum wage in Ukraine in the first half of next year.
At the same time, he says, “absolutely all elements of government work must be configured so that we ourselves, here in Ukraine, can determine the time for the end of this war.”
& #8212; Our weapon, which will achieve all the goals necessary for Ukraine. Our economy, which can provide Ukrainians with the jobs they need. Social functions of the state that must be performed. Government functionality, primarily digital functionality, which should become more modern than anywhere else in Europe. All this — our tools to bring Ukraine’s victory closer, — said the head of state.
The Ukrainian leader also said that today he held a meeting on the integration of Ukraine with the European Union and NATO.
— Another meeting, long meeting, — on preparing negotiations with different partners: from the G7, from the Global South. All this will happen, — he said.
At the end of the address, the president thanked the Ukrainian defenders and especially today Zelensky noted the Ukrainian pilots.