Ukraine’s international reserves grow to $46 billion in August

That is according to the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), as reported by Ukrinform.

"Preliminary data shows that as of September 1, 2025, Ukraine’s international reserves stood at $46,032.7 million. The 7.0% growth in August was driven by substantial inflows from international partners and a decrease in the National Bank’s net foreign currency sales on the market," the statement reads.

According to the NBU, $6.165 billion was credited to the government’s foreign currency accounts in August, including: $4.71 billion from the European Union under the Ukraine Facility and the G7’s ERA initiative; $1.06 billion via World Bank accounts; $395 million from the placement of domestic government bonds.

Ukraine spent $619.8 million to service and repay foreign currency public debt, and an additional $426.9 million was paid to the International Monetary Fund.

Based on balance sheet data, the National Bank sold $2.6966 billion on the foreign exchange market and purchased just $0.6 million for reserves. This resulted in a net currency sale of $2.696 billion in August—a 22% decrease compared to July.

The regulator also noted that due to asset revaluation, the value of financial instruments rose by $576.5 million in August.

The current level of international reserves is sufficient to cover five months of future imports.

As previously reported by Ukrinform, Ukraine’s international reserves decreased by 4.5% in July, totaling $43.0 billion.

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