Zelenskyy said the European Union and the IMF are ready to support Ukraine amid the budget deficit
The European Union and the International Monetary Fund have responded positively to Ukraine’s need for financing to cover the state budget deficit. According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the EU and the IMF are ready to support Ukraine in this matter.
Details
Zelenskyy noted that he had met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
“The EU and the IMF have responded in a normal, positive, and constructive manner. Everyone understands that it is very important to cover this deficit. Everyone understands that Ukraine cannot be left to fend for itself and that more needs to be invested in Ukrainian-made drones and missiles. Because the majority of this shortfall consists precisely of funds for these purposes,” the president said.
He emphasized that the EU supports Ukraine and that the IMF will continue its programs.
“I’ve received positive feedback from our partners on this,” he added.
Next Steps
According to Zelenskyy, further work on the financial package will be carried out by the prime minister, the finance minister, and the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service. They are expected to hold a separate meeting in Ukraine or Brussels in the near future.
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