The overall state (direct and state-secured) debt of Ukraine in August increased by 1.28%, or $1.24 billion, over July to $98.03 billion, Report informs, quoting from Ukrinform.
Direct external debt decreased from $52.21 billion to $53.44 billion over the month, while direct domestic debt increased from $34.34 billion to $34.49 billion.
At the same time, as of August 31, the government-guaranteed debt amounted to $10.10 billion.