Supporting Ukrainian Producers Now Is Common Sense

Military Orders as the Priority

Oleksandr Katsuba believes the state should make it a priority to load Ukrainian business with military orders to the maximum. In his assessment, this will support economic development and reduce dependence on international partners. He stresses that partners cannot be relied on 100%, so Ukraine's available resources should be used to the fullest – both in defence production and in related industries.

Taxes Should Work in Ukraine

Katsuba allows that the state may raise taxes if necessary, but in his view it is more logical to keep most of the collected funds in Ukraine – in the form of orders for national producers. The lion's share of state orders should go to Ukrainian business: this preserves jobs, and the money paid returns to the economy rather than going abroad.

Common Sense in Wartime

The core thesis of the comment: supporting national producers in wartime is common sense. Orders for Ukrainian companies simultaneously meet the army's needs, sustain employment and generate tax revenue. Katsuba regards such a policy as a way to strengthen the country's economic resilience while the war continues and full reliance on external partners is impossible.