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Posted on December 4, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleIMF reviews Ukraine's $2.6B warrant exchange proposal, focusing on debt sustainability and financing assurances for a new lending program.
WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund is analyzing Kyiv's proposal to swap $2.6 billion in GDP-linked warrants for bonds, and is closely monitoring the response, IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack said on Thursday.
"As always, any debt restructuring agreement will be assessed in the context of ensuring debt sustainability, and of course, ensuring ... the financing assurances that Ukraine will need as part of the program," Kozack told a regular briefing.
Ukraine must complete various actions, including taking steps to broaden its tax base and close customs loopholes, as well as securing financing assurances from creditors before the IMF's executive board will consider a staff-level agreement on a new four-year, $8.2 billion lending program for Ukraine, she said.
The new staff-level agreement announced last week would replace the existing $15.6 billion Extended Fund Facility approved in March 2023, and is meant to help Kyiv maintain macroeconomic stability and strengthen public finances as the war against Russia continues to strain its budget.
(Reporting by Andrea Shalal)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that aims to promote global economic stability and growth by providing financial assistance, policy advice, and technical assistance to its member countries.
GDP-linked warrants are financial instruments that provide returns based on the economic growth of a country. They are often used in debt restructuring to align the interests of creditors and the country's economic performance.
A lending program is a financial initiative where an institution, such as the IMF, provides funds to a country or organization under specific terms and conditions to support economic stability and growth.
Financial stability refers to a condition where the financial system operates effectively, allowing for the smooth functioning of financial markets, institutions, and the economy, minimizing the risk of financial crises.
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