KIEV, Aug. 7 - Ukraine's total state (direct) and guaranteed debt came to $69.51 billion as of June 30, falling by $3.6 billion or 4.9% in six months, the Finance Ministry reported.

According to the ministry, due to the devaluation of the national currency over the period state debt grew by UAH 237.47 billion or 40.6%, to UAH 821.84 billion.