National Bank of Ukraine
A billion hryvnias without tenders: journalists revealed how Asters profits from the state.
The National Bank set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 14, and the euro fell to UAH 50.67. The zloty costs UAH 11.87.
The NBU set the exchange rate at UAH 44. 55 per dollar amid global trends. Expert Serhiy Fursa assures that the situation is under control thanks to record reserves.
The National Bank set a record official dollar exchange rate at 44. 16 hryvnias. At the same time, the average cost of the euro in exchange offices decreased to 51.50 hryvnias.
The co-founder of Monobank admitted his mistake for publishing a photo of a client against the background of the tricolor. In the future, the bank will transfer such data only to law enforcement agencies.
In February, consumer inflation rose to 7. 6% year-on-year. Fuel, borscht vegetables, fruits, and mobile communication services saw the largest price increases.
Vegetables may rise in price by 12%, while bread and meat will increase in price due to the rise in fuel costs to $120 per barrel and a seasonal shortage of supplies.
Minister János Lázár confirmed the deliberate confiscation of gold and currency due to the shutdown of "Druzhba". Ukraine has opened a case regarding the abduction of collectors.
The National Bank raised the official exchange rate of the dollar to UAH 43. 90 and the euro to UAH 50.71. On the interbank market, the American currency is trading within UAH 43.96-43.99 per dollar.
The National Bank called on the EU to mediate in the case of cash seizure and detention of Oschadbank employees. Hungary has already expelled the Ukrainians from the country.
For the first time in Ukraine's history, the dollar exchange rate reached the 44 hryvnia mark on the interbank market. The European currency also shows growth to 50.92 hryvnias.
The National Bank set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 43. 73, and the euro fell to UAH 50.54. The regulator plans to replenish bank cash desks with cash currency on March 9.
Two armored vehicles carrying $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kg of gold were illegally detained in Hungary. Oschadbank is preparing lawsuits and an international audit.
The National Bank will exchange non-cash currency for cash on March 9, 2026. The measure is due to logistical problems after the seizure of Oschadbank vehicles.
The Royal Canadian Mint has released its eleventh 99. 99% pure silver pysanka coin. This time, the coin features floral motifs and depicts the profile of King Charles III.
The head of the National Bank, Andriy Pyshnyi, announced that Oschadbank's collectors are already in Ukraine, and work is underway to return the cargo. He called the situation a provocation and illegal actions by the Hungarian authorities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine held a briefing for EU and US diplomats, clarifying the situation with the detention of seven Oschadbank cash collectors in Hungary. The Ukrainian side refutes Hungary's accusations and calls on the EU to facilitate the release of its citizens.
The Hungarian government has released photos of cash and gold bars seized from seven detained Ukrainian cash collectors. Videos of the Ukrainians' arrest by Hungarian special services were also released.
Hungary has not taken real steps to release the seven Ukrainians detained with armored vehicles or to allow consular access to them. Ukraine continues to demand their release and consular access.
Ukraine reserves the right to initiate sanctions against those involved in the seizure of Ukrainians in Hungary. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is convening the foreign diplomatic corps to inform them about Hungary's unacceptable actions.
Seven Ukrainian citizens, detained in Hungary with armored vehicles transporting $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kg of gold, have reportedly already been deported. Ukraine demands explanations from Hungary regarding the detention and release of its citizens.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi has sent a team to Budapest to clarify the situation with the seized Oschadbank cash-in-transit crews and vehicles. Ukraine demands the release of its citizens from Hungary and an explanation for the detention.
Hungary has not granted Ukrainian consuls access to seven citizens detained in Budapest. Ukraine demands their immediate release and is preparing an appeal to the EU.
The National Bank has set the official dollar exchange rate at 43. 81 hryvnias, which is a new historical high. Financier Viktor Halchynskyi explained the rise by global instability and advised Ukrainians to remain calm.
On March 5, the dollar in exchange offices reached 44 hryvnias, and the euro rose to almost 51 hryvnias. The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at 50.83 hryvnias.
In 2025, the volume of domestic transfers through payment systems amounted to UAH 1. 3 trillion. $2.5 billion was received in Ukraine, mainly from the USA, Germany, and Israel.
Inflation in Ukraine decreased from 16% to 8% at the end of last year, and at the beginning of 2026 continued to slow down to 7. 4%. This was facilitated by high harvests and the NBU's actions regarding the foreign exchange market.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official dollar exchange rate for March 4 at UAH 43. 45. This is a new record, the previous one was recorded on January 19 at UAH 43.41.
From March 2, 2026, banknotes of 1, 2, 5, and 10 hryvnias issued between 2003 and 2007 will be replaced by coins. They can be exchanged indefinitely at the NBU or until February 28, 2029, at authorized banks.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi discussed attracting banks to finance energy recovery. Banks financed UAH 33 billion, providing 1.3 GW of capacity.