Economic exemption as a guarantee of normal business functioning

20.05.2024

It seems like you've written a detailed and thoughtful piece discussing the concept of "economic reservation," which is being actively discussed in social media recently. Here's a refined version:

"Economic reservation, actively debated on social media in recent days, is essential not only for businesses but also for the government. Businesses gain guarantees for normal operations, while the government secures taxes and additional funds for the military.

However, businesses should autonomously select employees necessary for their work and development. This is the only correct approach to preserving Ukraine's economic strength during wartime. Both formulas proposed by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and Yulia Svyrydenko are fully viable. If each reserved employee costs a business 240,000 UAH per year, and if 1 million individuals were reserved in the country, the budget would increase by 240 billion UAH. Based on recent Ministry of Defense estimates, one soldier costs the state 1.2 million UAH annually. Reserving 1 million employees alone would ensure the support of 200,000 soldiers on the front lines.

In my opinion, this approach will address several specific tasks:

1. Enable businesses to function fully amidst Ukraine's wartime conditions.
2. Ensure stable budget replenishment through tax contributions, thus funding military upkeep.
3. Create additional budgetary avenues, amounting to at least 240 billion UAH annually.
4. Reduce tension in business and society, allowing employees to work peacefully and businesses to plan activities.
5. Render 'grey' schemes of evading military service economically unviable. Funds will flow into the treasury rather than into the pockets of officials who 'resolve issues.'
6. Retain human capital capable of sustaining and revitalizing the Ukrainian economy.

Moreover, it's important to note that Ukrainian businesses and financially capable citizens are currently among the world's most active contributors to military needs. In 2023 alone, Ukrainians donated 19 billion UAH. If businesses in Ukraine cannot operate and people cannot earn, everyone loses.

Therefore, I support Oleg Gorokhovsky, Mykhailo Fedorov, and other colleagues who see economic reservation as beneficial for Ukrainian businesses. Furthermore, I believe we should open borders to men who deposit $10-15,000. This process can be easily facilitated with Ukrainian banks — the amount will be frozen in an account upon departure and unfrozen upon return. While not everyone may return, those who wished to leave will find a way to do so. It's not the state that benefits directly, but rather individuals who have built 'businesses' on schemes allowing conscripted Ukrainians to leave the country.

Today, the most crucial aspect is the consolidation of efforts between government and business for the benefit of Ukraine. The slogan 'Ukraine above all' must be implemented into action."

This version maintains the core message while refining the language for clarity and impact.