REUTERS
The World Bank has retained its forecast of Ukraine's economic growth in 2018-2020 at 3.5-4%, as was projected in June 2017, according to the Global Economic Prospects published on the bank's website.
Ukraine's real GDP in 2018 will be at 3.5%, whereas it may reach 4% in 2019 and 2020, respectively, it said.
The World Bank projected Ukraine's economic growth at 2% for 2017.
"Geopolitical tensions in Ukraine, a tightening of international sanctions on Russia, or heightened tensions with the European Union could deter international investors and weigh on growth," it said.
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The International Monetary Fund and the National Bank forecast a 3.2% GDP growth in Ukraine in 2018, while the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine expects a 3% increase.
Experts forecast the acceleration of GDP growth in Ukraine in 2018 up to 3%.