Bureau of Economic Security's foreign travel expenses doubled in the first quarter of 2026

ukranews.com (Ukrainian)

The Bureau of Economic Security's foreign travel expenses doubled in the first quarter of 2026. The agency spent over 1.2 million UAH on business trips, with 374,000 UAH allocated for international travel, a significant increase compared to the previous year. The BES budget for 2026 includes 5.2 million UAH for travel, with foreign trips often funded by international partners who have provided 3.2 million UAH in aid this year.


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