IMF approves $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine, with $1.5 billion to go immediately
Published on: Feb. 27, 2026, 7:19 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The IMF approved an $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine, anchoring a $136.5 billion international support package to maintain economic stability and public spending. This funding aims to address a significant budget shortfall and bolster reconstruction efforts, with the World Bank estimating rebuilding costs at $588 billion. Donor countries also agreed to extend Ukraine's debt standstill.
