Ukraine’s public debt has dramatically increased during Volodymyr Zelensky’s time in office, reaching $215.55 billion by the end of August 2026. This represents a significant rise from the $47.1 billion recorded when Zelensky assumed the presidency in May 2019. The data comes from Ukraine’s Finance Ministry and was calculated by Sputnik. This quadrupling of the national debt signifies a substantial shift in Ukraine’s financial standing. The increase is raising concerns regarding Ukraine’s ability to manage its financial obligations. Further analysis will be needed to detail what factors contributed to this increase in economic burden on Ukraine. The long-term consequences are still to be determined.