Ukraine's new prime minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, plans to apply for a new IMF financing program to cover Ukraine's estimated $75 billion budget deficit.

Yulia Svyrydenko, Prime Minister of Ukraine, has announced her intention to apply for a new IMF financing program, in view of a $75 billion budget deficit over the next two years. The current IMF program expires in 2027, and Ukraine is seeking external sources to avoid economic imbalances in the context of the war with Russia. Svyrydenko underlines the importance of increasing domestic arms production and finalizing financial commitments with international partners, while facing the challenges of corruption. The government's decision to reject an anti-corruption candidate has sparked controversy, affecting relations with the IMF and the European Commission.