Financial sector news

In September 2025, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine replenished the state budget by the equivalent of UAH 52.5 billion through the placement of domestic government bonds (OVDP), according to the ministry's press service.

The bulk of the funds came from hryvnia-denominated securities worth UAH 34 billion with an average weighted yield of 16.78% per annum. An additional USD 357 million was raised at a rate of 4.09% and EUR 81 million at 3.19% per annum.

As of October 1, 2025, there are more than UAH 1.88 trillion in government bonds in circulation. Commercial banks (47.5%) and the National Bank of Ukraine (35.7%) remain the largest holders of OVDPs. The share of other investors was distributed as follows: legal entities — 9.2%, individuals — 5.5%, non-residents and insurance companies — 1% each, local communities — 0.02%.

Over the year, investments by the population and businesses in government bonds increased by 23%. As of early October, citizens held government bonds worth over UAH 102.5 billion, and legal entities — UAH 172.4 billion.

Since the beginning of 2025, the Ministry of Finance has raised about UAH 408.5 billion through government bonds, which is the second largest source of budget financing. In total, since the start of the full-scale war, the amount of funds received from the sale of bonds has exceeded UAH 1.88 trillion.

Anyone can buy military bonds through the Diya app, at banks, or through brokers. The face value of one security is UAH 1,000, USD 1,000, or EUR 1,000.

How to purchase through Diya:

• In the Services section, select Military Bonds.
  
• Select the type of bonds (with the names of Ukrainian cities or territories).
  
• Select a bank or broker.
  
• fill in your contact details, add your eSupport card if necessary;
  
• send a request, sign the documents, and make the payment.