The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine was created in 1991 soon after Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union. The primary tasks of the ministry are to manage budget formation and make sure budgetary funds are used effectively.
- (English) Official web-site Ministry of Finance of Ukraine
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