Ukraine's international reserves amounted to USD 51.2 billion at the beginning of August, decreasing by 0.1% over the month, the National Bank of Ukraine reported on Friday, UNN writes.
As of August 1, 2026, Ukraine's international reserves amounted to USD 51,198.9 million, according to preliminary data. In July, they decreased by 0.1%
The National Bank attributed this trend to foreign exchange interventions and the country's foreign-currency debt payments.
"These operations slightly exceeded inflows from international partners, the placement of foreign-currency bonds, and the conversion into hryvnias of currency received under the Ukraine Support Loan program. The current level of international reserves is sufficient to maintain the stability of the foreign exchange market," the statement said.
In particular, according to the NBU, USD 1,640.6 million was received by the government in July, including:
- USD 683.3 million – from the IMF;
- USD 498.7 million – through World Bank accounts;
- USD 458.6 million – from the placement of foreign-currency domestic government bonds.
In addition, it is noted that Ukraine received USD 5.1 billion from the European Union as part of the defense tranche under the Ukraine Support Loan program. These funds are not included in Ukraine's international reserves due to their limited (earmarked) purpose of use, the National Bank added.
At the same time, if the government sells them to the National Bank in exchange for hryvnias for their subsequent intended use, international reserves increase by the corresponding amount, the regulator explained.
"In July, the government converted USD 3.43 billion of these funds into hryvnias, which accordingly contributed to an increase in international reserves," the NBU said.
USD 515.4 million was paid for servicing and repaying public debt in foreign currency.
According to the NBU's balance-sheet data, in July it sold USD 4,758.3 million on the foreign exchange market and bought USD 1.8 million. Net foreign-currency sales amounted to USD 4,756.5 million.
The current level of international reserves provides financing for 4.2 months of future imports.
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