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Ukraine's new prime minister announces full audit of public spending

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Posted on July 17, 2025

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KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's newly appointed Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on Thursday that her government would be launching a full audit of public finances to achieve "real savings", and that

Ukraine's Prime Minister Initiates Comprehensive Audit of Public Finances

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's newly appointed Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on Thursday that her government would be launching a full audit of public finances to achieve "real savings", and that large-scale privatisations should be accelerated.

Svyrydenko, who was voted in by parliament earlier in the day, said on X that her priorities in the role would be to ensure reliable supplies to the army and to expand domestic weapons production.

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa, writing by Max Hunder; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine's new PM initiates a full audit of public finances.
  • The audit aims to achieve real savings for the government.
  • Large-scale privatizations are to be accelerated.
  • Ensuring reliable army supplies is a priority.
  • Expansion of domestic weapons production is planned.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Ukraine's Prime Minister announce regarding public finances?
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko announced a full audit of public finances to achieve 'real savings'.
What are the main priorities of Prime Minister Svyrydenko?
Her priorities include ensuring reliable supplies to the army and expanding domestic weapons production.
When was Yuliia Svyrydenko appointed as Prime Minister?
Yuliia Svyrydenko was voted in by parliament earlier on the same day she announced the audit.

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