Ukraine recorded a balance of payments deficit of USD 1.3 bln in April, a shift from a surplus of USD 1.4 bln in April 2023. The current account deficit stood at USD 1.5 bln, compared to a USD 190 mln surplus a year earlier. Despite this, the central bank maintained its 2024 economic growth forecast at 3%, acknowledging risks but noting better-than-expected performance in the initial months of 2024.