Ukraine's Financial Future: Talks with IMF and U.S.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko plans to seek additional IMF funding and will engage with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for new financial support, anticipating the continuation of the war into the next year.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 22-07-2025 11:52 IST | Created: 22-07-2025 11:52 IST
Ukraine's Financial Future: Talks with IMF and U.S.
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Ukraine's new Prime Minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, intends to seek further financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund. She will also engage in discussions with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding additional funding, as reported by Bloomberg News on Tuesday.

In an interview with Bloomberg News, Svyrydenko indicated that a new IMF program is highly probable, should the ongoing war extend into the following year. Her remarks highlight the challenges Ukraine faces in managing its economy amidst the ongoing conflict.

The discussions with global financial leaders underscore Ukraine's urgent need to secure economic stability, with a focus on navigating the complexities posed by continued warfare.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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