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IMF's Georgieva Seals $8.2 Billion Deal in Kyiv

1/15/2026

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Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Kyiv on January 15, 2026, to finalize the $8.2 billion lending program agreed in November, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
The visit was kept secret for security reasons.
The IMF cites a $136.5 billion financing gap through 2029.
Discussions cover Ukraine's 2026 budget and tax collection, with board approval expected soon.

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Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Kyiv on January 15, 2026, to finalize the $8.2 billion lending program agreed in November, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
The visit was kept secret for security reasons.
The IMF cites a $136.5 billion financing gap through 2029.
Discussions cover Ukraine's 2026 budget and tax collection, with board approval expected soon.