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New York Times: Teetering independence of Ukraine’s central bank tests a key IMF demand

Published July 3, 2020 at 2:58 am

President Volodymyr Zelensky leaves the press conference marking his first year in office on May 20, 2020. During the year, Zelensky's approval rating dropped to record low of 35%, a dramatic contrast to his landslide victory in 2019.

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The Ukrainian government plunged into another round of turmoil over foreign aid and anti-corruption policy when the director of the nation’s central bank resigned this week, citing political pressure in violation of International Monetary Fund guidelines.