Sweden allocates over $500 million for Ukraine's defense
The recent financial contribution is part of Sweden's 19th aid package for Ukraine, which was presented earlier this year.
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Ukraine's external budgetary financing needs 'fully secured' for 2025, Shmyhal says
Ukraine's external financing needs to cover the country's budgetary deficit are fully met for 2025, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on May 6.
IMF approves $400 million in funding for Ukraine
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the disbursement of $400 million in funds for Ukraine via the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the IMF announced on March 28.
Netherlands allocates over $70 million towards Ukrainian energy security
"A stable energy supply is a condition for the functioning of the economy, critical infrastructure, social and other spheres of life in Ukraine," Deputy Energy Minister Roman Andarak said on March 22.
Netherlands to provide Ukraine with $3.8 billion in support in 2026
The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with 3.5 billion euros ($3.8 billion) in combined government support in 2026, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced on March 5.
Canada disbursing 1st tranche of its G7 loan contribution for Ukraine
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also announced new military assistance, including 25 LAV III infantry fighting vehicles, two combat support vehicles, and four F-16 flight simulators.
Ukraine secures $58 million grant from Japan for reconstruction
The funds will be provided through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Ukraine’s inflation set to peak by mid-2025, cool to 8% by year-end, central bank says
Ukraine’s inflation rate is expected to peak at 15% by mid-2025 before dropping to 8.4% by year's end, Ukraine’s Central Bank said on Jan. 31.
Trump’s foreign aid freeze stranded independent media in Ukraine. Here's how you can help
Editor's Note: After this op-ed was published, the Kyiv Independent launched a fundraiser to save three Ukrainian newsrooms that suffered from the aid freeze. It probably made sense on paper. In his first week in office, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a 90–day freeze on U.S. foreign
Trump suspends aid to Ukraine, vital NGOs 'don't know if they'll survive'
U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to freeze foreign development assistance for 90 days has thrown Ukrainian organizations into turmoil, in some cases threatening their very existence and leaving the people they support in limbo. These non-profit organizations provide a huge range of humanitarian services, including counseling, organizing cultural events,
EU provides Ukraine with $3 billion, first tranche of loans from bloc backed by Russian frozen assets
"This is the first tranche of funds from the European Union, secured through income from frozen Russian assets," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Ukraine received over $41 billion in international aid in 2024, finance minister says
The Ukrainian Finance Ministry received $41.7 billion in international aid in 2024, Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said in a televized statement on Dec. 30.
Ukraine receives $1 billion from Japan, UK through World Bank DPL program
“The funds raised will be used to strengthen our economy and finance priority expenditures in the social and humanitarian spheres,” Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Dec. 24.
New IMF forecast predicts war in Ukraine ending in late 2025 or 2026
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) updated projections for Ukraine outline two scenarios regarding Russia’s ongoing war.
IMF approves $1.1 billion in funding for Ukraine
The IMF approved the $1.1 billion tranche after completing its sixth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), a plan to provide Ukraine with over $15 billion in budget support over four years.
Ukraine to receive $4.8 billion from World Bank
Ukraine and the World Bank signed a loan agreement worth $4.8 billion, which Kyiv will use for priority budget expenditures, the Finance Ministry said in a statement.
World Bank announces $750 million support package for Ukraine
Since February 2022, Ukraine has received over $37 billion in budget support through World Bank partnerships.
Ukraine to receive $600 million from World Bank under RISE Initiative
Ukraine has signed agreements with the World Bank totaling nearly $600 million under the "Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprise" (RISE) project, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Nov. 4.
EU's von der Leyen unveils up to 35 billion euro loan to Ukraine as part of G7 pledge
"Relentless Russian attacks means Ukraine needs continued EU support," the chief of the EU's executive arm said during her visit to Kyiv.
Kyiv receives $4.6 billion from EU under Ukraine Facility program
Ukraine has received 4.2 billion euros ($4.6 billion) as part of the EU's four-year financial support program, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Aug. 13.
Ukraine receives $3.9 billion grant from US
This is the first tranche in 2024 under a new financial agreement between Ukraine and the World Bank.
Ukraine, World Bank sign agreement for US grant of $3.9 billion
"This is the first tranche of direct budget support from the United States in 2024. The planned amount of financial assistance from the United States for the current year is $7.8 billion," the statement read.
Ukraine to receive nearly $8 billion in direct budget support from US by November, ambassador says
By November, Ukraine will receive $7.9 billion in direct support to the state budget, part of the $61 billion aid package passed by the U.S. Congress in April, Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, said on air on July 26.
G7 to finalize plan by October on $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by Russian assets revenue
The Group of Seven (G7) will likely finalize a framework agreement for a $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets revenue by October, EU Economic Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said on July 25.
Ukraine to attract almost $4 billion US grant via World Bank
"The government will use this money to pay salaries to rescuers, teachers, doctors, and social support programs," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
EU approves its first-ever military support for Armenia
The Council of the European Union for the first time approved assistance under the European Peace Facility (EPF) to support the Armenian Armed Forces with 10 million euros ($10.8 million), according to the council's July 22 statement.
Opinion: Restructuring Ukrainian debt is a step toward democratic victory
Ukraine's victory is the victory of the entire free world over dictators and tyrants. The formula for victory is well known: the strength of the Ukrainian army, the unity of the free world, unwavering long-term military and financial support for Ukraine, and, first and foremost, Ukraine's membership in NATO. One
IMF approves $2.2 billion in funding for Ukraine through Extended Fund Facility
"Ukraine’s performance remains strong under the EFF despite challenging conditions," a news release from the IMF read. "All quantitative performance criteria for end-March were met, and all structural benchmarks through end-June were implemented on time or with a short delay."
Opinion: Tracking Ukraine’s reconstruction funds
It is safe to say that Ukraine’s reconstruction will be the most significant and expensive undertaking in Europe since the post-World War II Marshall Plan. The World Bank estimates that rebuilding the country will require nearly $500 billion over the next decade, dwarfing the costs of the most destructive
EU states won't be directly involved in $50 billion loan for Ukraine, Italian PM says
EU members will not be for now directly involved in the $50 billion loan for Ukraine, as they will instead focus on developing the guarantee mechanism, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on June 15.
G7 agrees on transfer of $50 billion in profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
"We have an agreement," a French presidency official said, ahead of a summit in Italy, which starts on June 13.
EIB to give Ukraine 100 million euros for social infrastructure restoration
Kyiv signed a financing agreement with the European Investment Bank under the Recovery III project at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin.
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