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IMF expects more progress from Ukraine to unlock aid

The lender says discussions are underway with Ukraine government.

23:00, 10.06.2021

Ruling faction leader names conditions for Ukraine to secure IMF funds

The parliament plans to amend the law on the National Bank of Ukraine to make it more independent.

13:35, 07.05.2021

Final version of memo with IMF not drafted yet – finance minister

Ukraine wants the volume of the following tranches to be revised.

16:55, 19.04.2021

Ukraine may receive US$2.7 bln from IMF – NBU governor

Dialogue on continuing cooperation is still ongoing.

19:30, 12.04.2021

Finance Ministry reflects on prospects of reaching deal on IMF loan

Ukraine will "continue to do its job" and pass legislation required to receive loan funds, says Marchenko.

23:15, 06.04.2021

IMF publishes outlook for Ukraine economy until year-end

By the end of 2021, inflation is projected at 7.2%.

18:45, 06.04.2021

Finance Ministry reflects on steps required to succeed in IMF talks

Had the Fund's review mission worked on the ground rather than in conference mode, it would have been easier for Ukraine to show progress and readiness to fulfill obligations.

21:00, 31.03.2021

IMF not giving money to Ukraine over Kyiv's failure to deliver on certain obligations – Finance Minister

Among those is fixing the issue of punishment for inaccurate asset reporting by government officials.

09:50, 30.03.2021

IMF to continue discussing reform with Ukraine

Reforms are being agreed that are needed to ensure mid-term fiscal sustainability and protect stability of the financial sector.

22:30, 25.03.2021

IMF speaks of risks to global economy

Cumulative income per capita in emerging and developing countries, excluding China, between 2020 and 2022 will be 22% lower than what it would have been without the pandemic, IMF says.

11:55, 22.03.2021

Further cooperation with IMF to let Ukraine's economy grow by 4.3% – expert

The economy in 2021 will be recovering, among other things, due to the growth of private consumption on the demand side.

15:40, 11.03.2021

IMF mission to resume work in Ukraine after ceiling gas tariffs expire – MP Korniyenko

The Fund also expects improvements in judicial reform and anti-corruption legislation in Ukraine.

16:45, 05.03.2021

Ukraine could receive IMF tranche before summer start - advisor to Presidential Office chief

That's according to working-level agreements, Mylovanov claims.

23:45, 01.03.2021

Adviser to Zelensky explains cause for rescheduling of IMF disbursement

He says a new IMF tranche is expected in 2021.

14:50, 01.03.2021

Ukraine to receive only one disbursement from IMF in 2021 – Fitch

It says the completion of the first review of the program carries significant risks.

18:55, 28.02.2021

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IMF lists terms for further talks with Ukraine

The exact date for the resumption of the negotiations is not known.

11:05, 26.02.2021

G7 Ambassadors express support for independence of Ukraine's Central Bank

They welcome Ukraine's commitments to the International Monetary Fund.

19:59, 24.02.2021

Zelensky says Ukraine to get remaining tranches under IMF program in 2021

Ukraine has "normal" relations with the IMF, the president believes.

14:25, 22.02.2021

G7 Ambassadors name conditions for Ukraine to get IMF tranche

It's about reforming the High Council of Justice and taking certain measures in energy policy.

21:00, 18.02.2021

Break in Ukraine-IMF talks could make hryvnia much weaker – expert

The spread between the average sale and the average purchase has widened from 0.8% to 0.9%.

16:55, 15.02.2021

IMF mission ends without decision on Ukraine's SBA review

Ljungman says more progress is needed to support the completion of the first review under the program.

15:15, 15.02.2021

Ukraine needs more progress on reform to get new tranche, IMF says

Ukraine expects to receive $2.2 billion in three equal tranches from the IMF in 2021

14:00, 13.02.2021

Cooperation with IMF to help receive new tranches from EU, World Bank – finance ministry

On December 9, the EU provided Ukraine with EUR 600 million in macro-financial assistance.

14:00, 11.02.2021

Deputy PM reveals some details of IMF-Ukraine talks

Negotiations on the second disbursement have "quite good dynamics," the official assured.

16:55, 05.02.2021

IMF mission continues its work on Ukraine SBA review

No additional information is available so far.

19:20, 04.02.2021

G7 envoys, IMF representative discuss situation in Ukraine

The ambassadors have welcomed "constructive engagement" with the Fund.

23:20, 03.02.2021

NBU Governor elaborates on IMF tranches for Ukraine

The parliament may need to pass a number of bills as conditions for more loans, the chief banker believes.

18:40, 02.02.2021

IMF mission's work extended for another 7-10 days – finance minister

Marchenko said the date of receiving the next tranche from the IMF is a technical matter.

16:55, 29.01.2021

Government to cap gas price for households Jan 18 – media

The cap will be in effect throughout the quarantine period, but no longer than September 31.

23:00, 17.01.2021

Shmyhal comments on whether gas pricing innovations to hinder cooperation with IMF

The IMF is concerned that Ukraine could return to the state regulation of tariffs, something Ukraine has shifted away from with the launch of the gas market.

12:20, 15.01.2021

Cabinet holds constructive meeting with IMF on gas prices in Ukraine – PM Shmyhal

The prime minister says it is necessary to find a compromise that will protect people today and help the gas market develop in the future.

21:10, 14.01.2021

Net foreign reserves over $18 bln – NBU Council chief

Scheduled payments in favor of the International Monetary Fund in 2021 stand at about $1.6 billion.

20:15, 12.01.2021

SBA review: Shmyhal hopes Ukraine could receive another tranche from IMF

Today, the IMF mission resumed its work on reviewing the stand-by arrangement.

19:30, 11.01.2021

IMF mission resumes work in Ukraine on Jan 11

The mission is holding meetings with government officials.

15:15, 11.01.2021

Razumkov names three key challenges for parliament in early 2021

The fight against COVID-19 tops the agenda.

13:50, 28.12.2020

IMF mission's review of SBA for Ukraine to last most of Jan – Envoy Rashkovan

All scheduled meetings were held successfully in the first three days.

14:50, 24.12.2020

Zelensky says Ukraine expects new IMF disbursement early in 2021

New talks between Kyiv and the IMF began on December 21.

11:00, 22.12.2020

IMF reveals date for SBA review start

The mission plans to resume meetings in January 2021.

20:45, 18.12.2020

Budget 2021 in line with IMF expectations, finance minister says

In the medium term, budget deficit is set to be gradually reduced: to 4-4.5% of GDP in 2022 and to 3-3.5% of GDP in 2023.

21:45, 15.12.2020

PM: Cooperation with IMF, World Bank, EU key to surviving crisis

Mutual understanding and shared vision of further reforms should continue to ensure effective cooperation with creditors.

15:15, 11.12.2020

Finance Ministry seeks to reduce Ukraine's dependence on external creditors

An active IMF program means lower interest rates and more opportunities for borrowing from private investors.

18:40, 08.12.2020

IMF not considering emergency financing for Ukraine – finance minister

The Fund opts to cooperate under the existing program.

20:59, 27.11.2020

Ukraine's government endorses 2021 budget agreed with IMF: Key indicators

Next year's revenue is expected at UAH 1.092 trillion (US$38 billion) and spending at UAH 1.328 billion (US$46.7 billion).

20:59, 26.11.2020

Ukraine successfully finalizes discussions with IMF on draft 2021 budget

The budget bill passed its first reading in Parliament on November 5.

10:15, 26.11.2020

IMF criticizes Ukraine's tax policy

The IMF says tax policy in Ukraine is engaged in two fronts at once.

12:45, 24.11.2020

No IMF tranche should be expected before year-end – Yermak's advisor

Ukraine may receive loans from other international lenders, ex-economy minister believes.

09:00, 24.11.2020

G20 pushes private sector to help in debt relief efforts

The freeze in official debt service payments will be extended to mid-2021.

09:00, 23.11.2020

"No money to cover it": Ex-cabinet official comments on cost of possible lockdown

The government is considering, among other measures, the possibility of introducing a strict quarantine across Ukraine.

20:30, 22.11.2020

Shmyhal meets with IMF representative

The parties discussed the strengthening of financial cooperation and the reform process in Ukraine.

23:45, 20.11.2020

IMF chief elaborates on 'constructive call' with President Zelensky

They discussed, among other issues, central bank independence and anti-corruption efforts.

16:20, 18.11.2020