KYIV, May 6 – As of May 1, 2022, according to preliminary data, Ukraine's international reserves amounted to $26.945 billion (in equivalent), which is 4% less than at the beginning of April ($28.107 billion), according to the data National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), released on Friday.

"As of May 1, 2022, Ukraine's international reserves, according to preliminary data, amounted to $26.945 billion. In April, they decreased by 4%, taking into account sales by the National Bank, which were partially offset by foreign exchange earnings in favor of the government," the message explains.