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.

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.