State budget spending on Ukraine's defense in 2022 amounts to 32.5% of GDP – Danilov

KYIV. Jan 9 (Interfax-Ukraine) – State budget expenditures on Ukraine’s defense and national security in 2022 amounted to 32.5% of GDP, UAH 1.537 billion were allocated, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Oleksiy Danilov said.

"A few numbers. UAG 1.537 billion in 2022 were allocated to Ukraine’s national security and defense, which accounted for 32.5% of GDP. The needs of the frontline are of primary importance for President Zelensky and a definite priority!" Danilov said on Twitter.