Zelensky Orders Fast-Track Funding and Direct Purchases for Combat Brigades

The government will formalize procurement rules this week to enable battalions to start buying vehicles under the new funding arrangement this month.

Overview

Brigades will receive 7 million UAH for each front-line battalion, amounting to tens of millions extra per unit.
The direct funding channel replicated for vehicle purchases will let brigades buy new and used pickup trucks, ATVs and similar equipment.
Officials must codify procurement procedures this week to meet an August roll-out target.
The Ministry of Defense reallocated funds in an urgent budget commission meeting and will present detailed write-off and awards reform proposals next.
New rules aim to cut bureaucratic delays by digitizing equipment write-off and streamlining award nomination-to-presentation processes.