The economy has entered recession: the NBU predicts a decline in GDP. The National Bank of Ukraine predicts that by the end of 2026, the Ukrainian economy will shrink by 0.4%. Previously there was a forecast for growth of 1.8%. The main reason for the correction of the forecast at the National Bank is the strengthening of Russian attacks on Ukrainian businesses and the blocking of maritime exports. In particular, such an escalation in the war has already resulted in the GDP falling by 0.5% in the third quarter of this year, the regulator notes. Read EP | Threads | Telegram | Facebook.

The economy has entered recession: the NBU predicts a decline in GDP. The National Bank of Ukraine predicts that by the end of 2026, the Ukrainian economy will shrink by 0.4%. Previously there was a forecast for growth of 1.8%. The main reason for the correction of the forecast at the National Bank is the strengthening of Russian attacks on Ukrainian businesses and the blocking of maritime exports. In particular, such an escalation in the war has already resulted in the GDP falling by 0.5% in the third quarter of this year, the regulator notes. Read EP | Threads | Telegram | Facebook.