Ukraine's international reserves increased to $51.3 billion at the beginning of July, or by 12.1%, turning to growth after 4 months of decline, the NBU reported on Tuesday, writes UNN.
As of July 1, 2026, Ukraine's international reserves, according to preliminary data, amounted to $51,269.3 million. In June, they increased by 12.1%
The NBU explained this dynamics by "currency receipts from international partners that exceeded the net sale of currency by the National Bank and the country's debt payments in foreign currency."
According to the National Bank, $11,316.3 million was received into the government's foreign currency accounts at the National Bank in June, including:
- $6,821.1 million – from the EU,
- $4,495.2 million – through World Bank accounts.
In addition, Ukraine received $4.4 billion from the European Union. This is the first payment under the first defense tranche of the Ukraine Support Loan program. These funds, as noted, were not credited to Ukraine's international reserves due to their limited (targeted) purpose for use.
$269.7 million was paid for servicing and repayment of state debt in foreign currency, and Ukraine also paid $171.5 million to the International Monetary Fund.
"According to balance sheet data, the NBU sold $5,147.0 million on the foreign exchange market in June," the National Bank reported.
The current volume of international reserves covers 5.2 months of future imports.
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