Finances

IMF Says Conditions Met: New Credit Program Gives Ukraine Financial Breathing Room — but with "Warning Signs"

The Fund confirmed that Ukraine has completed the prior actions — the budget was adopted and the Labor Code was submitted. A decision by the Board of Directors is expected in the coming days; this reduces the risk of a short-term financing gap, but postpones a number of unpopular reforms to be addressed under the program.

February 20, 2026