Finance
IMF
IMF: Ukraine Growth Forecast ‘Dented’ By Ongoing War, Strikes on Energy Infrastructure
IMF projections note that Russian strikes on energy infrastructure continue to have an impact on the economy, although inflation is set to stay fairly stable.
Oct. 17, 2025
Ukraine
IMF: Use of Russian Assets Needs ‘Legal Underpinning’ and Caution
For the proposed reparations loan, the IMF says countries utilizing Russian assets should be cautious about “any implications for the international monetary system.”
Oct. 17, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Delegation in US Discusses New IMF Program, Economic Agenda
Ukraine’s delegation met US officials, G7 ministers, and global firms to advance talks on the IMF program, reconstruction funds, energy projects, and frozen Russian asset use.
Oct. 17, 2025
Ukraine
IMF Chief to Visit Kyiv as Ukraine Seeks New Aid Program
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva will visit Kyiv as Ukraine seeks a new loan program to support its war-hit economy amid ongoing uncertainty.
Oct. 16, 2025
EU
EU’s Reparations Loan Plan ‘Takes Nothing From Euroclear or Russia,’ Lawyer Says
The EU’s reparations loan plan “takes nothing from Euroclear or Russia,” lawyer Jamison Firestone said in Kyiv. The plan swaps €176B ($191B) of frozen Russian cash for EU bonds.
Oct. 13, 2025
Europe
Economist Elina Ribakova Dismisses Saudi Warnings Over Russian Assets as ‘Market Nonsense’
Economist Elina Ribakova dismissed Saudi warnings over G7 bond risks as “political noise,” saying the ECB’s vast power makes any market threat meaningless and easily countered.
Oct. 11, 2025
Economy
Inflation in Ukraine Update: September Inflation Slashed by 1.3%
Annual inflation in September was estimated at 11.9%, adding to the hopes it will soon become one-digit.
Oct. 10, 2025
US
Ukraine Recovers $44M From Frozen US Accounts of Russian-Owned Prominvestbank
Ukraine has transferred $44 million from frozen US accounts of Russia’s Prominvestbank in Ukraine – nationalized by Kyiv after the 2022 invasion – to the state budget.
Oct. 7, 2025
The 11th Kyiv International Economic Forum Will Take Place in Kyiv on October 16
The Forum will bring together more than 1,000 leaders of Ukrainian and international business, government representatives, investors, and experts to provide practical answers to critical questions.
Oct. 7, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Misses Key Benchmarks, Risks Funding Delays
Ukraine met six of nine IMF benchmarks but fell short on eight EU Ukraine Facility indicators, with delayed reforms now threatening external funding as the full-scale war grinds on.
Oct. 3, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Receives Seventh Tranche of EU Loan Backed by Russian Assets
The EU has disbursed $4.7 billion of the ERA loan, out of a $20 billion total signed commitment.
Oct. 2, 2025
Ukraine
$65 Billion Ukrainian Financing Gap – Finance Ministry Has Yet to Verify
Kyiv Post was told Ukraine’s $65B financing gap for 2026-2029 had been identified whiles its Finance Ministry was said to be still reviewing Bloomberg’s numbers.
Sept. 23, 2025
Ukraine
EU Considers New Reparation Loan to Ukraine Using Russian Assets
The EU plans to provide loans to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets while preserving Russia’s legal claim. The funds could support war-related needs and defense without outright confiscation.
Sept. 22, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Trade Deficit $7.5B Higher Than Same Period Last Year
Ukraine’s exports took a hit from the loss of preferential trade with the EU, a late harvest, and unfavorable weather conditions.
Sept. 20, 2025
Ukraine
European Flagship Fund: What It Is, How It Works
Rebuilding Ukraine is an immense challenge, requiring around $524 billion in private capital involvement to facilitate recovery and reconstruction; the EU plans this into its European Flagship Fund.
Sept. 14, 2025
Economy
Ukraine Holds Rate at 15.5% as Inflation Eases, IMF Talks Advance
The National Bank of Ukraine warns that inflation risks persist despite a sharp slowdown, as the country faces intensified Russian attacks and seeks additional financing to plug its 2026 budget gap.
Sept. 11, 2025
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