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President Zelenskyy signs three tax bill into law at once

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed on Oct. 23 a number of laws needed to receive financing from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund.

23 October, 04:15 PM

IMF names conditions under which Ukraine will get help with 2027 budget

The International Monetary Fund estimates the external financing Ukraine needs to carry out its 2027 state budget, the sources of which are not yet confirmed, at $30 billion to $35 billion, and that money will be found if the Ukrainian side fulfills its part of the commitments, Vladyslav Rashkovan, Ukraine's deputy executive director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine on Oct. 23.

23 October, 03:05 PM

Will NBU Governor Pyshnyi survive the searches as speculation grows over his possible resignation?

NABU detectives arrived at Ukraine's central bank amid growing U.S. pressure on Kyiv to reach a peace deal with Russia, prompting NV Business to examine whether the searches relate to a Sense Bank probe or upcoming political decisions.

21 October, 06:24 PM

Rada committee approves second reading of VAT bill on sub-150-euro parcels

Ukraine's parliamentary tax committee recommended passing bills to tax international parcels under 150 euros, the Ministry of Finance reported on Oct. 7.

7 October, 09:56 AM

IMF: Ukraine faces $54 billion funding gap by 2029

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Kyiv will face a funding gap of $30 billion to $35 billion in 2027, followed by $17 billion in 2028, and $2 billion in 2029, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 29, citing sources.

30 September, 01:36 AM

Ukraine may have to abandon household energy subsidies, MP says

Ukraine’s international partners could pressure Kyiv to stop spending $8.3 billion annually on household electricity and natural gas subsidies, parliamentary Energy Committee member Serhii Nahorniak told NV on Sept. 18.

18 September, 11:44 PM

Ukraine’s parliament backs VAT on imported parcels under 150 euros in first reading

Ukraine’s parliament has approved in the first reading a bill that would introduce value-added tax on goods ordered from foreign online marketplaces regardless of their price, including parcels worth less than 150 euros ($173), public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Sept. 16, noting that 273 lawmakers voted in favor.

16 September, 03:09 PM

Zelenskyy rebukes Rada for failing to pass IMF-backed bills

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada) after several bills crucial for securing foreign aid were voted down on Sept. 1.

2 September, 12:26 AM

IMF starts Ukraine visit focused on reforms and next year’s budget

An International Monetary Fund mission led by Gavin Gray began meetings with Ukrainian authorities and other stakeholders on Aug. 31 as part of a staff visit to Ukraine.

31 August, 03:25 PM

Ukraine ranks among world's top 40 countries with largest public debt

Ukraine's public debt is estimated at about $276 billion, or 122.6% of projected GDP in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund on Aug. 28.

28 August, 05:37 PM

Zelenskyy grows frustrated with central bank chief over close IMF ties

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has grown increasingly frustrated with National Bank of Ukraine Governor Andriy Pyshnyi, viewing him as too close to the International Monetary Fund and insufficiently supportive of the wartime economy, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 13.

13 August, 02:37 PM

Ukraine updates Energoatom corporate bylaws, overhauls executive structure

Ukraine’s state-owned nuclear power company Energoatom will undergo a major reform, Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky announced during a cabinet meeting on July 29.

30 July, 01:49 PM

Ukraine receives $690 million IMF tranche under new four-year program

Ukraine received a second tranche of about $690 million under the International Monetary Fund's new four-year Extended Fund Facility program, the Finance Ministry said on July 23.

23 July, 06:36 PM

Prime Minister Koretskyi holds first international call with IMF chief Dan Katz

Preparations for the upcoming IMF Executive Board meeting to unlock a 690M dollar aid tranche were discussed by new Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi and IMF Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz in their first official international call on July 17.

17 July, 12:02 PM

IMF clears $690M loan tranche for Ukraine

The International Monetary Fund and the Ukrainian government have reached an agreement on the first review of the $8.1 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, clearing the way for a $690 million in additional aid, the IMF announced on June 12.

13 June, 12:31 AM

Ukraine's parliament ratifies €90 billion EU loan to fund budget, defense through 2027

Ukraine's parliament ratified on May 28 a loan agreement and memorandum with the European Union providing up to 90 billion euros ($105 billion) in financial assistance for 2026–2027, with 298 lawmakers voting in favor.

28 May, 12:29 PM

Ukraine faces IMF test as missed reform pledges threaten next tranche

An IMF mission arrived in Kyiv on May 27 to begin the first review of Ukraine’s four-year, $8.1 billion Extended Fund Facility program, a key step toward deciding whether Ukraine receives its next tranche of funding.

27 May, 12:06 PM

Ukraine becomes one of IMF’s biggest borrowers as war debt mounts

Dozens of countries are turning to the International Monetary Fund as economic pressure strains public finances. IMF borrowing is common in times of crisis, but some countries owe the Fund far more than others.

29 April, 07:09 PM

Kyiv seeks alternatives as VAT bill for entrepreneurs stalls

International Monetary Fund showed understanding regarding the sensitivity of introducing a value-added tax for sole proprietors, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko wrote on April 19.

20 April, 10:29 AM

Ukraine faces another weak year in 2026 as IMF keeps growth near 2%

Ukraine’s economy is expected to remain weak through next year, with the International Monetary Fund forecasting real GDP growth of 2% in 2026 after 1.8% in 2025, before a modest pickup to 3.5% in 2027, Interfax-Ukraine reported from the Fund’s annual meetings in Washington.

15 April, 02:40 PM

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