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.
Ukraine received a $3.9 billion non-repayable grant from the US through the World Bank, targeting salary support and social aid, as part of a larger $7.8 billion direct aid package for 2024.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has lambasted Ukraine's decision to halt Russian oil transit, calling the move "nonsensical" during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart.
Ukraine’s PM Denys Shmyhal reports no confirmation of crucial US military aid arrival, necessary for enhancing defensive operations and countering Russian advances.
Seeing no substantial obstacles, Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Ukraine seeks to start negotiations on joining the EU no later than June this year.
According to the Prime Minister, the government focuses on creating a strong Government Center where "supportive administrative functions" will be centralized.
Outlining 3 key objectives for 2024, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal sought Poland's backing to secure EU accession negotiations this year, clear NATO decisions on Ukraine's pathway to membership at the Washington summit, and release of funding from the Ukraine Facility aid program.
"The principle of ‘Russia will pay’ should be implemented next year," Denys Shmyhal said, emphasizing the need to further develop a mechanism for the confiscation of frozen Russian assets