**Ukraine Receives $400 Million Tranche from IMF**
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sent another installment of budget support to Ukraine. The funds, worth $400 million, were transferred on March 31.
This is the latest payment under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program. The program will provide Ukraine with a total of $15.6 billion in budget support over four years. So far, the IMF has distributed $10.1 billion to Kyiv through this program.
**Ukraine’s Economy**
The Ukrainian economy has been affected by Russia’s war on Ukraine. Despite its resilience, the country’s economy is expected to slow down in 2025 due to energy needs and a tight labor market.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that contingency planning is key to prepare for potential risks. She also urged Ukraine’s National Bank to be ready for further action if inflation expectations deteriorate.
**Efforts to Stabilize Economy**
The IMF funds are intended to help stabilize Ukraine, support the country’s postwar recovery, and promote economic growth as Kyiv moves forward on its path to EU membership.
External financing is crucial for Ukraine as it faces mounting economic pressure from Russia’s invasion. The Finance Ministry has said that the amount of foreign aid needs to increase by at least $12 billion in 2025.
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