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Ukraine Appoints Customs Chief Amid IMF Loan Negotiations

4/10/2026

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Ukraine appointed Orest Mandziy as head of the State Customs Service on April 10.
The appointment aligns with reforms to boost revenue for the war effort and meets IMF conditions under a new $8.1 billion loan program.
The government faces challenges passing tax reforms, notably a value-added tax on self-employed entrepreneurs, drawing public opposition.
As IMF meetings approach, officials may renegotiate these measures to secure funding.

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Ukraine appointed Orest Mandziy as head of the State Customs Service on April 10.
The appointment aligns with reforms to boost revenue for the war effort and meets IMF conditions under a new $8.1 billion loan program.
The government faces challenges passing tax reforms, notably a value-added tax on self-employed entrepreneurs, drawing public opposition.
As IMF meetings approach, officials may renegotiate these measures to secure funding.