National Bank of Ukraine Governor Andriy Pyshnyi has publicly stated that he did not submit a resignation letter and has no intention of leaving his post. He announced this on his own Facebook account, with the text of the message being circulated by the RBC-Ukraine news outlet. The statement came amid media reports claiming that certain members of parliament intend to add the issue of the central bank governor's early dismissal to the Verkhovna Rada's agenda.
Response to rumors: 'I continue to perform my duties'
Pyshnyi emphasized that he continues to fulfill his official duties in full and does not intend to step down under political pressure. According to him, the current situation concerns not only him personally but also the principles of the National Bank's independence as a state institution. The NBU Governor added that he is prepared to answer questions regarding the results of his work, including explaining difficult and unpopular decisions that had to be made during a full-scale war.
Seven-year term and 'exhaustive list' of grounds
Responding to possible attempts at premature dismissal, Pyshnyi reminded of the legal framework: the law defines a seven-year term for the National Bank governor and establishes an exhaustive list of grounds for early termination of authority. Such norms, he explained, are designed to protect the central bank from political maneuvering and ensure the independence of decisions. Pyshnyi pointed out that the current situation 'tests not his readiness to leave the post, but the state's ability to follow legal rules and defend the independence of its institutions.'
'The fourth governor in ten years'
In his statement, Pyshnyi drew attention to a persistent trend: he is the fourth head of the National Bank in the last ten years. 'In my opinion, this is an eloquent trend that forces one to think about how reliably the statutory protective mechanisms work in Ukrainian political realities,' he noted. The NBU Governor also alleged prolonged political pressure, manipulations, and a targeted, coordinated campaign to discredit his work.
Bank independence as a matter of trust in the state
Pyshnyi emphasized that the independence of the National Bank should not depend on whether individual politicians like its decisions. In his view, this is not about personal guarantees for a specific manager, but about public trust in the state, its institutions, and established rules. 'Sooner or later, any term ends, and when I make the corresponding decision, the public will learn about it directly from me. With a report and appropriate comments,' concluded the NBU Governor.
