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Volodymyr Lepushynskyi

Photo – The impact of the war in the Middle East on Ukraine’s economy in 2026: the NBU’s perspective
The impact of the war in the Middle East on Ukraine’s economy in 2026: the NBU’s perspective

Depending on the scenario, the direct impact of rising energy and fertilizer prices is estimated at $1.5–3.2 billion

Photo – The NBU has «plan B» in case of a lack of financial support from international partners
The NBU has «plan B» in case of a lack of financial support from international partners

In 2026, the National Bank expects Ukraine's GDP to grow by 2% y/y, with average annual inflation at 6.6% y/y