Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Thursday that his government is exploring a new financial assistance program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), aimed at supporting the country both during its ongoing conflict with Russia and in its eventual post-war recovery.
The announcement followed high-level talks between Zelensky and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. “We discussed a new financial aid program that would strengthen the resilience of Ukrainians both now and in the post-war period,” Zelensky wrote on Telegram.
He added that Ukraine is “ready to take the necessary steps quickly,” and noted that the government is already working toward implementing the required measures.
The latest discussions come just weeks after the IMF approved the eighth review of Ukraine’s existing cooperation program under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), unlocking a $500 million disbursement in late June. That funding is part of a broader $15.5 billion, 48-month support package approved in March 2023.
Zelensky’s remarks signal Kyiv’s intention to secure longer-term financial stability, even as the war with Russia continues to impose heavy economic, social, and security costs on the country.
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