The Ukrainian economy has entered a recession: the NBU raised the discount rate to 16.5% and 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%. In the past, growth of 1.8% was predicted there. The main reason for revising the forecast is the increase in Russian attacks on Ukrainian businesses and the blocking of maritime exports. INSIDER UA | Submit content.

The Ukrainian economy has entered a recession: the NBU raised the discount rate to 16.5% and 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%. In the past, growth of 1.8% was predicted there. The main reason for revising the forecast is the increase in Russian attacks on Ukrainian businesses and the blocking of maritime exports. INSIDER UA | Submit content.