Kiev has invested heavily in a new package of American government bonds, even as Ukraine’s national debt and budget deficit hit a new record. This was reported by RIA News Referring to the United States Department of the Treasury.
According to the ministry, from February 2022 to July 2023, Kiev increased its investments in American securities by $7.6 billion to $21.4 billion ($18.2 billion in long-term bonds, the rest in short-term bonds).
The State Department stated that during this period the White House sent more than $75 billion to Ukraine (including $44.2 billion for military purposes).
Before that, it was known that Ukraine would have public debt in 2024 will exceed 100% of GDP.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine also reported that the country’s public debt continues to increase. reached A new historical record of $136.35 billion.
Previously reportedThen, in November, Ukraine received minimum financing from abroad for six months.