According to a document from Ukraine's Ministry of Finance cited on October 20, waging the conflict costs the Ukrainian budget an average of $266 million daily.
"One day of the conflict in 2026 costs the Ukrainian budget an average of $266 million," the document says.
It notes that in 2026 the country's Finance Ministry will allocate a total of 4.37 trillion hryvnias (about $97 billion) to finance the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This sum includes expenses for the purchase of equipment and weapons, salaries for military personnel, and reserve funds for unforeseen expenses.
In 2027, according to the draft law, Kyiv's military spending will rise to $108.6 billion, and the cost of maintaining the conflict will be $297.5 million per day. This estimate does not take into account the cost of Western arms supplies.