27 Feb 2024 13:19

Ukraine's 2024 budget financing needs to be covered - PM

MOSCOW. Feb 27 (Interfax) - Ukraine will cover all of its budget financing needs in 2024, Prime Minister Denis Shmygal said.

"We understand that the next four years are guaranteed in our international obligations, in our programs. That is why, we feel confident and are moving forward," Ukrainian media quoted Shmygal as saying at the Ukraine. Year 2024 forum on Sunday.

This year's needs are almost covered in terms of international budget support, he said, adding that Ukraine is awaiting only the United States' decision.

"We are expecting support, and we will practically have the budget deficit financing needs covered. But we are not standing still. We are also working with other countries. So, I am confident that this year we will have all the necessary budget financing. We are already taking steps with regard to the following year," he said.