A thousand hryvnias from the state: NBU Board Member Predicts the Consequences of the President's Initiative.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that starting from December 1, Ukrainians will be able to receive a thousand hryvnias, which they can spend on Ukrainian products and services. They will be able to receive this thousand hryvnias on the card of the "National Cashback" program. The society shared different opinions on this initiative.

"I think that the funds spent in our country to support Ukrainian producers always have a positive impact. During the great war, many programs were introduced, which undoubtedly contribute to economic growth and GDP growth," - shared economist, member of the NBU board Vasyl Furman in an interview for the 24th channel.

Let's add that this amount can be spent next winter 2024 on:

• utility services;
• Ukrzaliznytsia tickets;
• medicines;
• books;
• cultural services;
• donations to the military and volunteers.

"This will have a positive effect on the Ukrainian economy, and in general, it will be a support for Ukrainians in difficult times of war. I personally support such measures and advocate for more programs that contribute to the support of Ukrainian producers, especially during the war," - noted the economist.

It is important to note that the funds used for this initiative are part of foreign financial aid. This money cannot be used to finance the Ukrainian army or the military-industrial complex.