IMF weighs $1 billion aid package for Ukraine

In the story that Bloomberg based on anonymous sources on the subject, it was reported that the IMF is preparing an aid package for Ukraine.

The report says the IMF is considering a $16 billion multi-year aid package for the country to help meet Ukraine’s needs and provide a catalyst for more international funding.

THE PACKAGE WILL COVER 3-4 YEARS

The plan will require changes to the IMF’s lending rules so that the fund can lend to the war-torn country, the Kyiv government has committed to a number of policies, as well as successfully completing the four-month IMF program without cash approved last year recorded that would be required.

In the news, it was indicated that, if approved, the package would cover a period of 3 to 4 years and the payment of 5 to 7 billion dollars is expected to be made in the first year.

It was reported in the news that an agreement on the plan could be reached by the end of March and that the first payment could be made in April.

“AUTHORITIES STILL IN CLOSE CONTACT”

When asked about the issue, the IMF said in a statement to AA: “IMF officials continue to be in close contact with Ukrainian officials in these difficult times, including in the context of the Board Participated Program Monitoring, which could pave the way for a fully-developed program.” the evaluation was done. (AA)