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Roksolana Pidlasa

@pidlasa

Ukrainian MP | Budget Committee Chair | @ua_parliament 🇺🇦 Former advisor to the Minister @mineconomdev 🇺🇦

 Kyiv
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Joined December 2009
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Russia robbed Ukraine of more than a decade of growth. Ukraine’s GDP: 2013 – $190.5B 2014 – Russia annexes Crimea, invades Donbas 2015 – $91B (collapse) … 2021 – $199.7B (finally recovered) 2022 – Russia launches full-scale war … 2024 – $190.7B (back where we started)
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🇺🇦 Ukraine's 2027 budget draft is officially at the Rada! A historic $103.7B (43.8% of GDP) will be dedicated strictly to national security and defense against Russia's war of aggression. The first reading is expected by late October.
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One day of war now costs Ukraine’s budget $190M - up from $140M in 2024. At @yes_ukraine I outlined why our defense costs are surging and how Russia is deliberately targeting our revenue-generating sectors. The pragmatic reality? Costs will only grow. The world must act faster
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Met @KGeorgieva in Kyiv to discuss UA’s upcoming IMF program. My main message: UA is delivering on its commitments. Tax collection is stable&strong, despite blackouts and constant Russian attacks. Q1 2026 is financed, but swift IMF Board approval will unlock EU and IMF support
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At least $120B is Ukraine’s defense need for 2026. Russia burns $150B on war each year. At @yes_ukraine I said it plain: don’t bill EU taxpayers. Make Russia pay. Seize Russian assets or transfer them to Ukraine under a #ReparationsLoan @cafreeland @carlbildt @Denys_Shmyhal
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Ukraine's wrapping up the 1st phase of EU accession talks at record speed. Joined the screening of UA legislation under “Financial & Budgetary Provisions” - a key step to ensure Ukraine’s ready to contribute to the EU budget. Awaiting Cluster 1's opening - let's make it happen!
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🇺🇦🇪🇺 @pidlasa: Met with the DG @ecfin team — Director Maarten Verwey, Annika Eriksgård and Stéphanie Pamis. We discussed the new EU support instrument for Ukraine — the #Reparations Loan, as well as the accelerated disbursement of €6 billion under #ERA loans this autumn. I also had the opportunity to address Ukraine’s international financing needs for 2026, as its stability and predictability are extremely important for us.
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European and US sanctions must make Russians feel that this war affects them too. Instead, today, Polish civilians lose sleep from Russian drones, while ordinary Russians feel little cost. #StopRussia before it's too late
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Last night the Polish airspace was violated by a huge number of Russian drones. Those drones that posed a direct threat were shot down. I am in constant communication with the Secretary General of NATO and our allies.
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🇺🇦🇪🇺 @pidlasa: Together with @taraskachka, we held a briefing for the EU Member States’ ambassadors in Brussels. Glad that all 27 missions joined the meeting at the Estonian Representation. We discussed Ukraine’s EU accession as a security guarantee, funding for 2026–2027 and the extension of ERA loans, as well as the new sanctions package against russia. Thank you @KyllikeSillaste for the hospitality and support! 🇪🇪 #StandWithUkraine #UkraineEU
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This is Ukraine’s PM @Svyrydenko_Y inside the government building hit by a Russian drone today. Some offices are destroyed, others flooded from firefighting. Just walls - but it shows again: Russia has no limits. They kill infants, women, and sabotage Ukraine any way they can.
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At least 2 people were killed in last night’s Russian drone attack on Kyiv. A government building is on fire. Moscow’s actions show one thing clearly: Russia has no interest in peace #StopRussiaNow
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Met with the #IMFmission in Kyiv. Ukraine faces a $120B annual war cost in 2026 - half will come from our state budget. The 100,000 Russian troops near Pokrovsk show Russia isn't ready to end the war. Strong IMF & partner support is vital for our budget & reforms agenda.
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In August, Ukraine’s Drone Forces struck Russian oil refineries 17 times. Reuters previously reported 10 strikes, noting 17% of Russia’s refining capacity or 1.1M barrels/day was disrupted. @usf_army, @DI_Ukraine, and @SOF_UKR impose Ukrainian energy sanctions. Way to go!
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The #IMF mission has started work in Kyiv, holding consultations with 🇺🇦 on the 2026 budget, fiscal forecast, monetary policy, financial sector, and structural reforms. Key talks with Ukraine’s authorities and partners are underway. #Ukraine @IMFNews
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In 8 months, Ukraine spent $37.8 billion on defense and security, 8.1% above budget revenues. The deficit is covered by domestic borrowing. #StandWithUkraine #UkraineBudget
Roksolana Pidlasa (@pidlasa) profile pictureRoksolana Pidlasa@pidlasa1 Sep 2025
Since the start of 2022 full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s government has efficiently collected taxes and duties, that are used primarily for defense expenditures. In the first 8 months of 2025 #UkraineBudget revenues reached $34.9 billion, 6% above the planned amount
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China is already the second-largest buyer of Russia’s pipeline gas, consuming 30% of its gas exports. Gazprom wants to ship an additional 50B cubic meters annually via Power of Siberia 2 and use the gas revenue to fund new Russian wars. How about we sanction Russia instead?
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This is matched by $29.5B from intl. partners, with 98.5% coming as loans. The EU, main #UkraineBudget supporter, provided $17B in the first 8 months. While Ukraine funds its defense w/ domestic revenues, foreign aid contributes to reconstruction, healthcare, education, etc.
Roksolana Pidlasa (@pidlasa) profile pictureRoksolana Pidlasa@pidlasa1 Sep 2025
Since the start of 2022 full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s government has efficiently collected taxes and duties, that are used primarily for defense expenditures. In the first 8 months of 2025 #UkraineBudget revenues reached $34.9 billion, 6% above the planned amount
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Since the start of 2022 full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s government has efficiently collected taxes and duties, that are used primarily for defense expenditures. In the first 8 months of 2025 #UkraineBudget revenues reached $34.9 billion, 6% above the planned amount
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A Russian ballistic missile hit an apartment building in Kyiv last night. The building collapsed, killing at least 14 people, including 3 children. Russia does not want to end the war. The West must impose new sanctions and close sanction loopholes. 📷: @Liberov
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❗️Ukraine’s Parliament approved 2025 budget amendments for defense tech and non-military needs: +$101M for battlefield tech development and testing +$78M for life-saving medicines +$ 28M for veteran support Balanced without increasing national debt @ua_parliament
Roksolana Pidlasa (@pidlasa) profile pictureRoksolana Pidlasa@pidlasa14 Aug 2025
Ukraine’s Budget Committee recommends approving 2025 #UkraineBudget amendments, bolstering defense tech amid ongoing war. Key boosts for @FedorovMykhailo's Ministry of Digital Transformation: $66.7M for @Brave1 defense innovations $34.3M for battlefield testing of tech solutions Follow for updates! #Ukraine #DefenseTech #Brave1
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