**Ukraine’s Economic Future in the Balance**
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made a strong argument for why Ukraine should receive financial support to help it win its war against Russia. The IMF believes that investing in Ukraine now will be much cheaper than dealing with the consequences of a Ukrainian defeat.
**A Cost-Benefit Analysis**
According to Priscila Tofano, an IMF representative in Ukraine, financing Ukraine now would be more cost-effective for Western allies than covering the costs of a potential defeat. This includes increased defense spending and the cost of caring for refugees.
**Ukraine’s Debt Repayment Plan**
The IMF has also praised Ukraine for its good debt repayment plan and its history of being a reliable borrower. This means that Western countries would be more likely to lend money to Ukraine now, rather than trying to pick up the pieces if it loses the war.