The Ukrainian economy showed almost zero GDP growth in 2026
The World Bank predicts a slowdown in Ukraine's GDP growth to 1.2% in 2026
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- Over the past 8 months, the Ukrainian economy has demonstrated almost zero growth in real GDP, said Finance Minister Sergei Marchenko.
- Previously, the World Bank predicted a slowdown in the country's GDP growth to 1.2% in 2026.
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Why It Matters
The Ukrainian economy is facing serious financial difficulties and slowing GDP growth.
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The Ukrainian economy showed almost zero growth in real GDP over 8 months of this year.
The World Bank said Ukraine's GDP growth will slow to 1.2% in 2026, the country's slowest economic expansion in four years.
MOSCOW, October 12 - RIA Novosti. The Ukrainian economy showed almost zero growth in real GDP for 8 months of this year, said the country's Finance Minister Sergei Marchenko.
The World Bank reported on October 6 that Ukraine's GDP growth will slow to 1.2% in 2026, which will be the slowest rate of expansion of the country's economy in four years.
“According to data for 8 months, the economy showed almost zero growth in real GDP,” Marchenko said during a speech in the Ukrainian parliament, which was broadcast by the Rada TV channel.
Earlier, Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergei Koretsky announced a shortage of $27 billion to finance military spending in 2026. According to him, Kyiv expected to independently find about 7 billion dollars by redistributing budget funds and cutting costs, and receive the remaining 20 billion with the help of partners.
Open Questions
- Where will the missing funds for military expenses be found?
