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IMF Warns Ukraine: $8.1B Aid at Risk Without Tax Reforms

3/17/2026

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The IMF warns Ukraine may lose access to its $8.1 billion in aid due to legislative delays.
Lawmakers must pass tax amendments by the end of March to unlock funding from the February-approved four-year loan.
Last month the IMF provided $1.5 billion to support the Ukrainian government amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Gavin Gray, IMF mission chief, is scheduled to meet Ukrainian lawmakers starting March 18.

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The IMF warns Ukraine may lose access to its $8.1 billion in aid due to legislative delays.
Lawmakers must pass tax amendments by the end of March to unlock funding from the February-approved four-year loan.
Last month the IMF provided $1.5 billion to support the Ukrainian government amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Gavin Gray, IMF mission chief, is scheduled to meet Ukrainian lawmakers starting March 18.