IMF Chief Georgieva Visits Kyiv, Announces $8.1 Billion Program
IMF's Kristalina Georgieva visited Kyiv to propose an $8.1 billion program amid intensified Russian attacks and extreme winter conditions.
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In a surprise move, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Kyiv on January 15, 2025, traveling on a special VIP train before dawn. Her visit marks a significant step in continued international financial support for Ukraine, as she announced plans to submit a new $8.1 billion lending program to the IMF board for approval in the coming weeks. This program is set to replace a previous $15.5 billion arrangement, which had assumed the war with Russia would conclude in 2025.
