IMF Chief Pushes New $8.1 Billion Lending Program for Ukraine
Published on: Jan. 16, 2026, 1:38 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Kristalina Georgieva, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced plans to propose an $8.1 billion lending program for Ukraine, emphasizing the critical need to support the war-affected nation. Despite changes since a preliminary agreement, core requirements remain, including introducing a VAT exemption. The IMF aims to ensure economic reforms proceed smoothly.
