Negotiations with the IMF: Zelensky revealed the details
7 August 2025 22:22
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva. During the talks, the parties discussed the possibility of launching a new financial assistance program, additional funding for defense, and support for reforms in Ukraine despite the war. The head of state told about this in Telegarm, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
Zelenskyy: Ukraine fulfills all obligations to the IMF
The President noted that he had informed Georgieva about international efforts to end the war and diplomatic contacts in recent days:
“I informed him about our work with our partners to end the war as soon as possible, about yesterday’s conversation with President Trump and European leaders and our next steps. We are doing everything possible to achieve a decent and lasting peace this year. We are grateful to everyone who is helping us, and, of course, we look forward to continued support,” Zelenskyy emphasized.
Ukraine is preparing for a new IMF program
One of the key topics of the conversation was the potential expansion of cooperation with the IMF through a new financial program, which could be critical not only for stabilizing the economy during the war, but also for post-war recovery.
“It was important to hear that the IMF sees that despite the war, Ukraine is fulfilling all its obligations and implementing reforms. We discussed a new financial assistance program that will strengthen Ukrainians both now and in the postwar period. We are ready to take all the necessary steps quickly. The government is already working on it,” the President added.
Additional funding for defense is also being considered
During the talks, the issue of additional financial support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine was also raised. According to Zelenskyy, various mechanisms and options for financing the defense sector are being analyzed, taking into account current challenges.
What’s next: IMF visit and possible new tranche
An IMF mission is expected to arrive in Kyiv at the end of August to assess Ukraine’s progress in implementing the current program. This was previously announced by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, who also did not rule out applying for an additional tranche.
