Russia’s four-month budget deficit hit $75.4 billion — 50% above what Moscow planned for entire year
Ukrainian PM says even high oil prices aren't saving Russia. The IMF, citing those same prices, just raised its Russia forecast.
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Ukraine’s IMF lifeline depends on tax reforms parliament keeps stalling
A $614 million parcel tax that unlocks $8.1 billion in IMF funding is six weeks past its deadline.
IMF withdraws previous scenario for Ukraine. New outlook is much more gloomy — but not without silver lining
The IMF just changed its baseline assumption on the country.
Ukraine runs out of war funding in June—blocked from outside, inside, and below
Hungary is blocking billions from outside. Parliament from inside. And the government tried to fire the anti-corruption official the EU requires to stay.
IMF greenlights $8.1 bn for Ukraine after dropping its most controversial demands
The IMF has approved a $8.1 billion four-year program for Ukraine, with a $1.5 billion first tranche on its way — after the Fund agreed to scrap all four prior actions, including the contested VAT requirement for small entrepreneurs.
Russia’s largest cement maker shuts two factories as housing market collapses
Demand in one region is “virtually nonexistent.” Belarus is expanding production.
Ukraine’s $8 billion IMF loan trapped by Belgium’s frozen assets veto
Ukraine’s $8 billion IMF loan hangs in balance
IMF finds Ukraine needs $20bn more than estimated as US support dwindles
Ukraine’s funding needs through 2027 may be $20 billion higher than Kyiv estimates.
Ukraine caves under $ 2.3 bn threat, appoints investigator it desperately wanted to block
Ukraine’s government spent weeks trying to block a qualified anti-corruption investigator. Today, $2.3 billion in international pressure changed their minds.
Ukraine receives $ 1.1 billion tranche from IMF under extended fund facility
The financial aid was delivered under an extended financing mechanism, supporting critical budget expenditures while requiring continued reforms amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war.
International Monetary Fund predicts end of Russo-Ukraine war in late 2025 or in 2026
The International Monetary Fund projects Ukraine will require up to $177.2 billion in external financing under its downside war scenario through 2026.
IMF: More profitable for partners to finance Ukraine now, instead of financing consequences of defeat
The representative argues that the economic ripple effects of a Russian victory would far exceed the price of current aid packages to Ukraine.
IMF mission to Russia postponed indefinitely after the outrage in Europe
This postponement follows the recent IMF Managing Director's decision to resume annual economic reviews with Moscow.
IMF approves $1.1 billion tranche for Ukraine, sets conditions for reforms
Key conditions include combating tax evasion.
IMF begins fifth review of Ukraine’s EFF program, $1.1 billion tranche expected
The IMF begins its fifth review of Ukraine's Extended Fund Facility, potentially releasing $1.1 billion, as PM Shmyhal discusses reforms, macrofinancial stability, and Russian asset confiscation with IMF's Kammer.
The Economist: Ukraine faces potential default as debt freeze is set to expire in August
Despite substantial military aid and earmarked funds from allies, only a fraction of the assistance is being provided as direct cash support to the Ukrainian government.
IMF approves $ 2.2 bn budget support package for Ukraine
The total IMF aid to Ukraine has reached $7.6 billion, nearly half of the 4-year loan.
IMF: Ukraine needs $ 42 bn budgetary support in 2024 amid Russian invasion
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva ensured that “these needs would be met,” referring to the countries that stepped up to assist Ukraine.
FT: US proposes debt to fund Ukraine using profits from Russian assets
The US hopes that the idea could generate tens of billions dollars for Ukraine.
IMF delivers $880 million tranche to Ukraine for macroeconomic stability amid war
Ukraine receives an $880 million tranche from IMF under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement, aiding budget expenditures and macro-financial stability amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war.