#Imf

Ukraine has received €3.47 billion from the EU for defense and the budget. Prime Minister Kretsky confirmed the receipt of funds under the Ukraine Support Loan program. Meanwhile, the IMF has tightened requirements for reforms, insisting on tariff and tax increases. 🇺🇦💶📉

NKREKP has approved a 25% increase in the electricity transmission tariff starting August 1, 2026. The rise is linked to the inclusion of obligations for the development of 'green' energy in the cost. Tariffs for the population remain unchanged for now, but the IMF demands further price liberalization. ⚡🇺🇦

Ukraine has received a second IMF tranche of $690 million 💵. Prime Minister Serhiy Kretsky confirmed that the funds have already entered the budget and will be used to support macroeconomic stability 📉. This is part of a new four-year program totaling $8.1 billion 🤝.

Residents of Ukraine's mountain regions can receive a pension that is 20% higher than usual. The benefit applies in four oblasts but requires a personal visit to the Pension Fund with documents. From 2026, internally displaced persons will also be eligible for the supplement. 🏔️💰

Ukraine's Ministry of Energy has debunked rumors of gas and electricity tariff hikes starting in 2027. 🚫💸 There are no obligations in the IMF memorandum to raise prices during the war. Instead, the department is preparing a reform roadmap and strengthening social protection for citizens. 🏠🇺🇦

The IMF has urged Ukraine to abolish the windfall tax on banks after 2027. Fund experts believe that repeatedly extending the 50% rate distorts the economy and hinders capital accumulation for reconstruction. 🏦📉

The IMF has banned Ukraine from burdening the Pension Fund with new unplanned expenditures until 2030. This puts additional payments to pensioners, such as "Zelensky's Thousand," at risk, but does not affect planned indexations. 🇺🇦💰📉

Ukraine plans to introduce a reconstruction tax after the war to replace the current war levy. This is stated in the updated memorandum with the IMF, which also approved the allocation of $690 million and the postponement of the VAT introduction deadline for entrepreneurs. 💰🇺🇦

The IMF has agreed to postpone the introduction of VAT for individual entrepreneurs (FOP) in Ukraine to 2028. 🇺🇦💰 Authorities received a postponement due to the complexity of the reform during wartime, but pledged to pass the law by April 2027. 📉

The IMF has proposed that Ukraine start increasing gas and electricity tariffs in 2027. ⚡️ The goal is to finance the restoration of the energy sector and attract investment. The Fund requires the creation of a targeted support system for vulnerable segments of the population before price liberalization. 📉

'Ukrfinzhilye' plans to issue 100,000 mortgages a year, abandoning budget injections. The company's head, Yevhen Metsger, announced the launch of securitization and the creation of a housing 'umbrella' with the support of the IMF and the World Bank. 🏠💸

The IMF has approved a new tranche of $690 million for Ukraine after completing the review of the assistance program. 🇺🇦💰 Despite maintaining macroeconomic stability, the Fund noted a slowdown in reforms and the impact of external crises on the country's reserves. Kristalina Georgieva urged Kyiv to pursue strict fiscal policy. 📉🏛️

The IMF has approved the first review of the financing program for Ukraine. 🇺🇦💰 The country's budget will be replenished by $690 million, bringing the total amount under the program to $2.2 billion. The Fund notes the preservation of economic stability despite the war and attacks on infrastructure. 📉🏭

The IMF has approved a new $690 million tranche for Ukraine following the completion of the program review. Total assistance has reached $2.2 billion. The Fund noted satisfactory results but requested adjustments to reform timelines. 💰🇺🇦

The US is discussing risks to the dollar due to the Sanctioning Russia Act 2026 bill. The White House and Treasury Department fear that strict tariffs of up to 100% on energy resources will accelerate China and India's transition to alternative currencies. The dollar's share in global reserves has already dropped from 70% to 58%. 📉💸🇺🇸

Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky has confirmed the date of the IMF meeting: on July 20, a decision will be made to allocate a tranche of $690 million to Ukraine. 💰🇺🇦 The head of government also agreed with the Fund's leadership on budget financing for 2027. 📉