Budget deficit amounts to UAH 2.7 bln in 2M10

Ukraine’s consolidated budget deficit came to UAH 2.7 bln in 2M10, vs. surplus of UAH 0.1 bln in 2M09, according to official data from the Finance Ministry published yesterday. While total revenues were 0.6% down, total expenses were up 11.6% yoy in January-February, following higher social and debt service expenses.