KYIV, July 22 - The National Bank of Ukraine improved its forecast for the current account deficit from 0.8% of GDP to 0.4% of GDP in 2021 and left unchanged the forecast for real GDP growth in 2021 at 3.8%, the regulator said on the website.

"In 2021, the current account of the balance of payments will post a deficit of 0.4% of GDP. This is due to the growth of domestic demand, the resumption of foreign tourism and higher volumes of dividend payments," the central bank explained.