PM Groysman: Defense budget can be doubled when economy develops

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"I want to emphasize that we have UAH 130 billion budget of the Ukrainian army, our security and defense," Groysman said.

"Nevertheless, I believe that we will get the best and brightest reaction if we double the country's defense budget," the prime minister added. "And this can be done when we have a developed economy."

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