Kristalina Georgieva

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

IMF to review $8B Ukraine program as war enters fifth year

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) board will review a staff-level agreement in the coming days on a new $8.1 billion lending program for Ukraine, paving the way for unlocking additional international support, Reuters reported on Feb. 19.

20 February, 08:26 AM

IMF: New EFF program for Ukraine possible in February if prior actions met

The IMF’s Executive Board could potentially approve a new four-year Extended Fund Facility program for Ukraine in February, but the country must first complete a series of prior actions, IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said during an IMF briefing on Jan. 15, according to news agency Interfax-Ukraine.

16 January, 02:25 PM

Zelenskyy, IMF chief Georgieva discuss 2026–29 financing for Ukraine

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on Jan. 15, to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discuss plans for a new financing program that will support Ukraine’s public finances through 2029.

15 January, 11:43 PM

IMF chief arrives in Kyiv for talks with Zelenskyy

The International Monetary Fund's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 15, Interfax-Ukraine reported, citing government sources.

15 January, 11:33 AM

IMF flags Trump tariffs as global growth threat

The International Monetary Fund sees the new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump as a serious threat to the global economy, said IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in a statement, according to Ukrinform.

4 April 2025, 10:16 AM

IMF faces backlash from EU nations over move to reengage with Russia amid ongoing war

Several European Union countries are planning to challenge the International Monetary Fund’s decision to restore economic cooperation with Moscow in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Sep. 12.

13 September 2024, 03:21 PM

Zelenskyy meets with IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, he reported on Telegram on June 14.

14 June 2024, 11:03 AM

Kristalina Georgieva