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IMF approves $690mn tranche for Ukraine; $20bn budget gap remains

The IMF Executive Board completed the first review of the Extended Fund Facility, authorizing a $690mn disbursement to Ukraine. Despite this support, the government faces a persistent $20bn budget shortfall for the current fiscal year, highlighting ongoing reliance on external financing to sustain state operations.

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#imf #ukraine #fiscal #sovereign-debt #budget

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Ukraine Aid Shortfalls: IMF Disbursement vs. US Military Aid Delay

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