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Ukraine fails to pass IMF-backed reforms, despite millions of dollars on the line
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Ukraine fails to pass IMF-backed reforms, despite millions of dollars on the line

by Luca Léry Moffat

Ukraine's access to billions in much-needed cash is once again hanging in the balance as lawmakers stumble on reforms. Having already missed deadlines on a long list of legislation required by the European Union, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund, Ukraine's parliament made limited progress during a plenary session on May 26 and 27 — failing to pass a new IMF tax and withdrawing other bills at the last minute for fear of a lack of votes, said lawmakers who spoke with the Kyiv Independe

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