The mission of the International Monetary Fund is starting its work in Ukraine for the second review of the Fund-supported programme, the global lender said on Wednesday.
Ukraine hopes that the continuation of cooperation with the IMF can reassure markets that have been rattled by tensions with Russia and that the talks will result in disbursement of $700 million under its $5 billion IMF programme.
"The IMF mission, led by Ivanna Vladkova Hollar, starts discussions today with the authorities on the second review of the Fund-supported program," Vahram Stepanyan, the IMF Resident Representative in Ukraine, said in a statement.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ukraine Map—Putin's possible next moves in Donetsk, Luhansk explainedRussian analysts spoke to Newsweek about what might be next for Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Read more »
What to know about new U.S. sanctions targeting Russia over UkraineThe penalties announced by the president are the 'first tranche of sanctions' on Russia for its latest actions against Ukraine.
Read more »
Putin's Next Move Closely Watched With Fears That Conflict in Eastern Ukraine Will Now IntensifyThe world is waiting to see what happens next in Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to move into eastern Ukraine.
Read more »
Russia President Putin: Should consider recognising independence of breakaway regions of UkraineIn a discussion on recent nuclear exercises with his security council on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of not intending to
Read more »
EUR/USD Forex Signal: Bulls Target 1.1260 as Tensions RiseThe EUR/USD pair continued the downward trend that started on Friday as investors watched the rising risks of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Read more »
Euro and rouble to nosedive if a full-blown war breaks out – Danske BankMilitary escalation has started in Eastern Ukraine. Strategists at Danske Bank now see a diminishing probability for a peaceful solution and raise the
Read more »