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War in Ukraine
A staff-level agreement on the fifth review of the four-year Extended Fund Facility Agreement, subject to approval by the IMF executive board, would clear the way for Ukraine to access the money.
Sep. 11
Russia
The IMF softens ties with Russia – appointing a new executive director who is under US sanctions and sending its first mission to Russia since Moscow's full-scale Ukraine invasion.
Sep. 7
Ukraine
Considering the amount of cash saved, Ukraine’s private creditors rank third in terms of the volume of financial support to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country.
Jul. 24
Ukraine
Thanks to the agreement, Ukraine expects to save $11.4 billion pivotal for its defense over the next three years.
Jul. 22
War in Ukraine
A lack of honest, unbiased, and regular feedback from Ukraine’s senior leadership is a massive barrier to their effectiveness and overall organizational performance.
Jul. 14
Ukraine
Strikes on energy infrastructure trigger decrease in 2024 GDP forecast, banking sector is still earning on securities not loans, and Ukrainian businesses lack professionals due to emigration.
Jun. 24
EU
To get money from the West and sustain its economy in the reality of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine created a list of reforms it needs to make over the next four years.
Jun. 15
IMF
APCO, which helped former Ministry of Finance advisors during debt restructuring in 2015, established a presence in Kyiv – with an office to be led by Sonya Soutus, who helped USAID in Ukraine.
Jun. 12
IMF
The White paper sets out three priorities for Ukraine to progress simultaneously, along with key challenges facing the nation amidst a protracted war with Russia.
Jun. 6
Ukraine
Part of a much-needed $122 billion international support package designed to help Ukraine’s war-torn economy has passed another hurdle in the approval process.
Jun. 1
War in Ukraine
Ukraine expecting $4.5B from IMF; China denies supplying weapons to Moscow; US pushes for “ambitious” actions on frozen Russian assets; Kremlin bemoans calls to use Western weapons in Russia.
May. 24
War in Ukraine
Injuries in Kyiv attack rise to 13; Ukraine could have access to $15.6 billion through the IMF, which said “the Ukrainian economy continued to show remarkable resilience.”
Mar. 22
Ukraine
Western taxpayers are bearing the burden of Russia’s war on Ukraine rather than Moscow, which is prosecuting it.
Mar. 7
G7
Yes, Ukraine needs debt relief, but only after first tapping frozen Russian assets. By playing along with the IMF, creditors are increasing Russia’s chances of winning.
Mar. 3
Zelensky
“You can count on Ukraine and we hope just as much to be able to count on you,” Zelensky said
Dec. 12, 2023
A lack of honest, unbiased, and regular feedback from Ukraine’s senior leadership is a massive barrier to their effectiveness and overall organizational performance.
Jul. 14