At the beginning of 2026, Ukraine’s international reserves reached a historic high of $57.3 billion. By the end of 2025, the volume of gold and foreign exchange reserves had increased by more than 30%, marking a record figure for the entire period of the country’s independence. The growth of reserves occurred despite the challenging security situation and significant budget expenditures related to the war.
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Main Sources of Currency Inflows in December
In December 2025, over $6.9 billion was received into the accounts of the Ukrainian government. The majority of these funds were provided by:
- $3.9 billion – through World Bank instruments;
- $2.7 billion – macro-financial assistance from the European Union under the Ukraine Facility program;
- $303.8 million – from the placement of foreign currency bonds of domestic government loans (OVDP).
In December alone, reserves increased by 4.6%. A key factor in this was that currency inflows from international partners significantly exceeded the needs for external debt repayment and support for the national currency’s exchange rate.
Record International Assistance in 2025
Last year, Ukraine received $52.4 billion in external financial support. The largest donors were:
- European Union – $32.7 billion;
- World Bank – $13.2 billion;
- Canada – $3.4 billion;
- International Monetary Fund – $0.9 billion.
Over the past year, the country’s “safety cushion” increased by more than 30%, despite military challenges and significant budget expenditures.
Thanks to such financial support, Ukraine was able not only to ensure the stability of its national currency but also to form a record volume of reserves, enhancing the country’s economic resilience for the future.