Andriy Pyshnyi
The National Bank has set the dollar exchange rate at 44. 07 hryvnias, while the euro has decreased to 51.26 hryvnias. In banks and exchange offices, the currency is trading at market prices.
A bail of 54. 8 million UAH has already been posted for the former Head of the Office of the President. The origin of these funds must now be verified by financial monitoring.
The NBU has set the dollar exchange rate at 43. 85 UAH, while the euro rose to 51.59 UAH. In exchange offices and banks, the value of foreign currency continues to grow.
The NBU forecasts a decrease in fuel prices in the coming weeks under favorable conditions. In April, annual inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 8.6%.
The war in the Middle East will add up to 3% to inflation and slow down Ukraine's GDP. The NBU is ready to tighten monetary conditions to maintain stability.
An outflow of 0. 2 million people is expected in 2026, with the return of migrants anticipated to begin in 2027. Unemployment will fall to 9% amid rising real wages.
As of May 1, 2026, reserves stand at $48. 2 billion. The 7.3% decrease was driven by NBU currency interventions and government debt payments.
The Ministry of Finance and the National Bank have been instructed to complete the privatization of Sense Bank by the end of the year. Active preparations for the sale of the state-owned Ukrgasbank are also underway.
The Ministry of Justice and the NBU explained the rules for issuing a power of attorney for bank accounts for military personnel. The document can be certified free of charge by unit commanders.
At the same time, due to the projected increase in the cost of raw materials and procurement prices, most enterprises expect a further rise in the cost of their goods and services. In the trade sector, a slowdown in the rate of price increases is expected.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi denied any connection with the individuals featured in the "Mindich tapes. " He stated that he had no contact with the people who mentioned his name.
The National Bank has downgraded its 2026 inflation forecast to 9. 4% and GDP growth to 1.3%. The reasons cited were attacks on the energy sector and the situation in the Middle East.
The Board of the NBU kept the key policy rate at 15% to support the hryvnia and control inflation. The regulator is ready for additional measures in case of risks.
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NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny warned of rising prices due to higher oil and fertilizer costs. The National Bank will assess the conflict's impact on the economy next week.
Kyiv will only have enough finances until June, according to estimates, due to Hungary's blocking of EU aid and delays from the IMF. The NBU may begin direct lending to the state budget.
Andriy Pyshnyi announced the analysis of fintech documents regarding the incident with the client's photo. The National Bank has six months to make an official decision.
Parliament expects Andriy Pyshnyi on March 26 for explanations regarding the disclosure of banking secrecy. The scandal arose after Oleh Horokhovsky published a photo of a client.
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.
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.
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.
The National Bank of Ukraine has lowered its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 1. 8% due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and electricity shortages. The electricity deficit in 2026 will be at least 6%, which will cost Ukraine 0.4% of GDP growth.
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has arrived in Kyiv for high-level talks. She will meet with the President of Ukraine, the Prime Minister, and the head of the NBU.
Ukraine's international reserves grew by 30. 8% in 2025, reaching $57.3 billion, the highest figure in the entire history of independence. This was made possible by record financial support of $52.4 billion from international partners.
In 2025, Ukraine raised over UAH 569 billion from the sale and exchange of domestic government bonds at auctions, and in total, since the beginning of martial law, this figure has reached almost UAH 2. 03 trillion. The portfolio of war bonds owned by individuals and legal entities as of January 1, 2026, reached the equivalent of UAH 181.6 billion.
The National Bank of Ukraine presented a silver commemorative coin "Spirit of Christmas" with a face value of 10 hryvnias, decorated with a didukh and a scene of a pre-Christmas meal. The mintage of the coin is limited to 15,000 pieces, and its sale will begin in January 2026.