Ukraine's public debt increases significantly during Zelensky's tenure
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Ukraine's public debt increased 4.5-fold during Vladimir Zelensky's tenure, rising from $47.1 billion in May 2019 to $215.55 billion by the end of August 2026, according to Finance Ministry data.
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Ukraine's national debt stood at $47.1 bln at the end of May 2019 and reached $215.55 bln by August 2026.
MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. Ukraine's public debt has increased 4.5-fold during Vladimir Zelensky’s tenure, according to TASS calculations based on data from the country's Finance Ministry.
As of the end of May 2019 (Zelensky was inaugurated at the end of the same month), Ukraine’s national debt amounted to $47.1 bln calculated at the National Bank of Ukraine’s current dollar exchange rate, according to statistics. As of the end of August 2026, the country’s public debt totaled $215.55 bln.
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