War: IMF approves $1.4 billion to support Ukraine’s economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board has approved the disbursement of $1.4 billion in emergency financing for Ukraine amid Russia’s military invasion.
“This disbursement will help meet urgent balance of payment needs arising from the impacts of the ongoing war. It will provide critical support in the short term while playing a catalytic role for financing from other partners,” the IMF said in a statement.
IMF’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, said the Russian invasion of Ukraine would lead to a “deep recession this year.”
“Financing needs are large, urgent and could rise significantly as the war continues,” she said, praising the Ukrainian authorities’ emergency policy response.
Ms Georgieva explained that the financial support should help fill the financing gap and mitigate the economic impacts of the war.
“Once the war is over, and a proper damage assessment can be performed, additional large support is likely to be needed to support reconstruction efforts,” she added.
(dpa/NAN)
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