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January 20, 2026

IMF chief outlines terms for more Ukraine funding

Ukraine must end electricity and heating subsidies and share taxes more fairly to unlock more funding, IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva says

IMF chief outlines terms for more Ukraine funding

TL;DR

  • Ukraine must phase out electricity and heating subsidies.
  • The tax burden needs to be distributed more fairly.
  • These reforms are required by the IMF for additional funding.
  • Ordinary Ukrainians are expected to bear part of the cost of reforms.
  • Ukraine relies heavily on Western aid for various costs.
  • The IMF warned of a significant funding gap for Ukraine for the 2026-2029 period.
  • The IMF previously pressured Ukraine to devalue its currency for a new loan.

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