Government borrowings to the state budget’s general fund came to UAH 1.2 trillion in January-September.
That’s according to the Finance Ministry’s press service.
“Actual state borrowings to the state budget’s general fund in January-September 2023 amounted to UAH 1,219.4 billion, or 89% of the plan for this period,” the report says.
According to the Finance Ministry, from the placement of government bonds, UAH 388.2 billion was raised, including UAH 120.6 billion in foreign currency ($2,525.7 million and EUR 709.3 million), to finance the state budget. In addition, UAH 183.2 billion was attracted from the issuance of military government bonds.
Payments for repayment of the state debt in January-September amounted to UAH 350.3 billion (95.9% of the plan) and debt service payments came to UAH 172.2 billion (94.1% of the plan). (Ukrinform/Business World Magazine)