The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Monday that it has completed its eighth review of Ukraine’s program under the Extended Fund Facility, approving a disbursement of approximately $500 million (SDR 0.37 billion).
With this latest funding, total disbursements to Ukraine under the IMF-supported program now reach $10.6 billion, with the new tranche allocated to budget support, the IMF stated.
The fund maintained Ukraine’s 2025 economic growth forecast at 2–3%, noting that improvements in the electricity supply are being offset by declining gas output and weaker agricultural exports.
“Russia’s war continues to take a devastating social and economic toll on Ukraine,” said Gita Gopinath, IMF First Deputy Managing Director. “Despite this, macroeconomic stability has been upheld thanks to effective policymaking and significant international aid.”
She added that while Ukraine’s economy has shown resilience, the ongoing conflict continues to constrain growth due to labor market disruptions and damage to critical energy infrastructure.
The IMF also emphasized that Ukrainian authorities are working toward finalizing a debt restructuring plan, which is vital for creating space for essential spending, mitigating fiscal risks, and restoring long-term debt sustainability.
