# Lawmaker says Ukraine is nearing a financial precipice

https://mins.news/en/item/24837

- TASS, 2026-08-18 07:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2174465

> Daniil Getmantsev, head of Ukraine’s parliamentary tax committee, warned that the country is nearing a financial gap and could still fail even if Western agencies deliver all pledged funds. He attributed the crisis to an economic slowdown and “ill-balanced decisions” in defense, while parliament is expected to vote on funding-related commitments later this week.