Ukraine’s Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi met with the Director of the European Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mateusz Szczurek. The sides discussed implementation of the state budget in 2026 and Ukraine’s financing needs for 2027.
The head of government reported this on Telegram.
During the meeting, particular attention was paid to the intensification of Russian attacks on Ukrainian businesses. According to the Prime Minister, this creates a risk of tax revenues falling short. The sides also discussed other threats to the economy.
Ukraine is working to attract the necessary external financing. Sources of support under consideration include assistance from the European Union, bilateral aid from non-EU countries, as well as World Bank programmes.
"We will look for solutions together", Koretskyi noted.
The government, together with the Verkhovna Rada, is working on adopting draft laws that are critically important for meeting the IMF programme requirements and ensuring the timely receipt of financing from the European Union. They are planned to be adopted during the plenary week.
The Prime Minister also thanked the IMF for its support for Ukraine, coordination of international partners, and assistance in ensuring the country’s financial resilience.
An IMF mission to Ukraine is expected in November.
- On 22 September, Ukraine received $841 million in financing from the World Bank under guarantees from the Government of Canada. The funds will be directed towards reimbursing state budget expenditures related to pension payments.
- Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi confirmed that Ukraine has faced a significant budget deficit.
- President Zelenskyy said that the International Monetary Fund will help find part of the funds needed for Ukraine’s financial resilience in 2027.