IMF strikes $8.2 billion deal with Ukraine as war&hit economy struggles to stay afloat
The IMF said Wednesday it had reached a staff-level deal on an $8.2 billion support package for Ukraine, as the country continues to grapple with the economic devastation caused by Russia’s invasion. Meanwhile, the Kremlin on Wednesday said talks to end the war e were ongoing and "serious", confirming next week's visit by US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.
The IMF said Wednesday it had reached a staff-level deal on an $8.2 billion support package for Ukraine, as the country continues to grapple with the economic devastation caused by Russia’s invasion. Meanwhile, the Kremlin on Wednesday said talks to end the war e were ongoing and "serious", confirming next week's visit by US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.