Ukrainian economy barely grew in the first half of 2026

According to economist Oleg Pendzin, Ukraine’s 2026 first‑half budget fell short of about UAH 70 billion in tax revenues, and the economy “grew” only –0.1% versus the forecasted +2.5%.

The Accounting Chamber estimates real GDP growth at less than 0.1%, far below the budget’s 2.4% target.