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IMF Approves $690 Mn for Ukraine Following Review
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IMF Approves $690 Mn for Ukraine Following Review

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • The IMF has approved Ukraine's immediate access to approximately $690 million as part of its loan program review.
  • This disbursement brings the total IMF funding to Ukraine under the $8.1 billion arrangement to about $2.2 billion.
  • The review acknowledges Ukraine's macroeconomic stability despite ongoing war and high risks, with program performance deemed "broadly satisfactory."

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has authorized Ukraine to draw down an additional $690 million, signaling continued financial support as the nation navigates the challenges of war and reform. This latest disbursement, approved following a review of Ukraine's loan program, pushes the total funding provided by the IMF under an $8.1 billion financing arrangement to approximately $2.2 billion.

Ukraine has maintained macroeconomic and financial stability despite Russia's continuing war, a more challenging external environment, and risks remaining exceptionally high.

— IMFDescribing Ukraine's economic performance during the review.

The IMF's decision comes at a critical juncture, with Ukraine striving to maintain economic stability amidst an escalated Russian bombardment and the fifth year of conflict since the 2022 invasion. The fund acknowledged Ukraine's "remarkable resilience" in the face of the ongoing war and a difficult external environment, noting that the country has maintained macroeconomic and financial stability.

Ukraine continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience.

— Kristalina GeorgievaCommenting on Ukraine's ability to withstand the conflict.

Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, stated that Ukraine's program performance has been "broadly satisfactory." She emphasized the immediate priority of preserving macroeconomic stability and urged for prudent fiscal and monetary policies, alongside measures to bolster the financial sector's resilience. The approval underscores international confidence in Ukraine's ability to manage its economy under duress.

Preserving macroeconomic stability remains the immediate priority.

— Kristalina GeorgievaHighlighting the key economic focus for Ukraine.
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