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2026.06.3013:33:50UTC+00Ukraine’s Current Account Deficit Widens to $18.1B in May 2026

Ukraine’s current account deficit deepened in May 2026, with the balance reaching -$18.1 billion, compared to -$14.4 billion in April 2026. The updated figures, released on 30 June 2026, highlight a further deterioration in the country’s external position over the month.

The widening gap suggests that outflows linked to trade, income, or transfers continued to outpace inflows, putting additional pressure on Ukraine’s external accounts. While detailed drivers behind the shift were not provided, the move from April to May marks a notable month‑on‑month increase in external financing needs.

Investors and policymakers will be closely watching subsequent data releases to assess whether May’s figures reflect a temporary spike in the deficit or the beginning of a more persistent negative trend in Ukraine’s current account dynamics.

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