The Ministry of Development denied information about the introduction of a tax on reconstruction after the war

The Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine is not developing or planning to introduce a separate tax for reconstruction after the war. The reports that appeared in the media are the result of an incorrect interpretation of the public discussion on finding sources of financing for reconstruction. This was stated by the press service of the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development.

The ministry emphasized that tax revenues currently paid by citizens are primarily directed to the needs of defense and security of the state. The introduction of an additional tax burden to finance the restoration of destroyed territories is not currently being considered.

At the same time, the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development recognizes that the reconstruction process requires significant financial resources. At the same time, the state’s position remains unchanged – Russia must bear the main responsibility for the destroyed cities and communities.

Currently, the ministry is working on attracting funds through international financial assistance, grant programs, and preferential lending. The creation of a Recovery Fund is also being worked on, which should become a tool for quickly accumulating funds and ensuring their transparent use.

The impetus for the publication of publications about a possible tax was an interview with the Ukrainian edition of Forbes by Deputy Minister of Community and Territorial Development Alona Shkrum. In it, she noted that after the end of the war, the Recovery Fund could theoretically have different sources of funding, citing the example of individual countries, in particular Japan.

Later, Alona Shkrum clarified that her words had been misinterpreted. According to her, she did not declare her intentions to introduce a new tax in Ukraine.

“I gave an example of international experience, but immediately noted that this is not our path. Logic, common sense and the principle of justice say otherwise. We are focused on attracting grant and preferential financing until the possibility of receiving reparations appears, and it will definitely be.

There will not be and cannot be any tax on reconstruction. This is an axiom. All our taxes now go to the defense and security of the country. Please do not look for hype where there is none. These manipulations are now harmful,” Shkrum emphasized.