Government borrowings to the state budget’s general fund came to UAH 1.34 trillion in January-October, a report published on the Finance Ministry’s website said.
“Actual state borrowings to the state budget’s general fund in January-October amounted to UAH 1,341.4 billion, or 86.3% of the plan for this period. From the placement of government bonds, UAH 452 billion was raised, including UAH 141.5 billion in foreign currency ($3,098.3 million and EUR 709.3 million), to finance the state budget,” the report says.
In addition, UAH 207.1 billion was attracted from the issuance of military government bonds. External sources provided UAH 889.4 billion (or $24.3 billion).
It is noted that public debt repayments in January-October amounted to UAH 383 billion (97.5% of the plan), while debt service payments came to UAH 187.5 billion (100% of the plan). (Ukrinform/Business World Magazine)