As of April 1, 2026, Ukraine's international reserves, according to preliminary data, amounted to USD 51,998.0 million, in March they decreased by 5.0%.
This is stated in the message of the National Bank, Ukrainian News Agency reports.
Such dynamics were due to the currency interventions of the National Bank and the country's debt payments in foreign currency.
These operations were only partially offset by revenues from international partners and from the placement of currency bonds of the domestic government loan (OVDPs).
Despite the decrease, the volume of international reserves is sufficient to maintain the stability of the foreign exchange market.
In general, the dynamics of reserves in March 2026 were determined by a number of factors.
Firstly, the operations of the National Bank in the foreign exchange market of Ukraine.
According to balance sheet data, the NBU sold USD 4,774.4 million on the foreign exchange market in March.
Secondly, receipts in favor of the government and payments for servicing and repaying the public debt.
The government's foreign exchange accounts with the National Bank in March received USD 3,045.9 million, including:
- USD 1,521.1 million - from the International Monetary Fund within the framework of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program;
- USD 1,474.3 million - through the World Bank accounts;
- USD 50.5 million - from the placement of foreign currency government bonds.
- USD 123.3 million was paid for servicing and repaying the public debt in foreign currency, including:
- USD 59.4 million - servicing and repaying the debt to the World Bank;
- USD 6.1 million - servicing the debt to the EU;
- USD 5.2 million - servicing of government bonds;
- USD 52.6 million - payments to other creditors.
In addition, Ukraine paid USD 260.0 million to the International Monetary Fund.
Thirdly, the revaluation of financial instruments (as a result of changes in market value and exchange rates).
In March, due to revaluation, the value of financial instruments decreased by USD 656.2 million, which was due to the strengthening of the dollar against other reserve currencies and a decrease in the price of gold.
The current volume of international reserves provides financing for 5.5 months of future imports.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, during 2025, Ukraine's international reserves increased by more than 30% to USD 57.3 billion.
In 2024, international reserves increased by 8% to USD 43.8 billion.
In 2023, Ukraine's international reserves increased by 42% to USD 40.5 billion.
In 2022, international reserves decreased by 7.9% to USD 28.5 billion.
In 2021, international reserves increased by 6% to USD 30.941 billion.
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