KYIV, Feb 23 – President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the launch of the "economic patriotism" program in the country that includes reducing tax burden and regulations to boost investments.

"The program of economic patriotism provides for reducing the tax burden on entrepreneurs, limiting inspections, creating incentives to attract funds of the population to businesses and the banking system. In addition, this program envisages the reduction of VAT on gasoline and diesel, which will help reduce fuel prices. Our goal is to gain economic independence. Especially in the energy sector," the President said in his video address on Tuesday evening.