Despite relentless attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, the country’s financial system has remained fully operational. In this interview, Oleksii Shaban, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, shares how Ukraine’s banks, payments, and cash systems adapted to ensure uninterrupted access to financial services. He explains how the National Bank of Ukraine kept banking operations running without a single day of disruption, the critical role of digital payments and mobile banking in financial stability, and the cybersecurity challenges they faced along the way. He also discusses how Power Banking, a unified network of resilient bank branches, became a lifeline for millions during blackouts and why digital currencies could play a key role in the future of Ukraine’s financial resilience. Watch now to hear how Ukraine’s financial sector came together to support its citizens in the toughest of times.
How Ukraine’s Financial System Stayed Resilient Amid War – Interview with Oleksii Shaban