Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Ukraine Seeks New Four-Year Lending Programme with IMF
Ukraine wants to borrow more money from the IMF, an international organization that helps countries with their finances.
They are asking for a new loan program that would last four years.
The current loan program with the IMF is set to end in 2027.
The finance minister of Ukraine said that the program could provide between $150 billion and $170 billion.
Also, Ukraine needs around $18.1 billion to cover the gap in their budget for 2026.
This new program would help Ukraine with its financial needs.
Ukraine is seeking a new four-year lending program from the IMF.
Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko announced the plan.
The current IMF program with Ukraine expires in 2027.
The program could involve $150-$170 billion in funding over four years.
Ukraine's 2026 budget has an $18.1 billion unfunded gap.
- Who
- Ukraine (specifically Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko) and the IMF
- What
- Ukraine is seeking a new four-year lending program from the IMF.
- When
- As of a recent report.
- Where
- Ukraine
- Why
- To secure funding.
- Initiative
- Ukraine seeking new lending program
- Program Duration
- Four years
- Ukraine's Finance Minister
- Serhii Marchenko
- Current IMF Program Expiration
- 2027
- Potential Funding
- $150 - $170 billion (over 4 years)
- Unfunded Budget Gap (2026)
- $18.1 billion