Economics
IMF-Ukraine Talks to Be Overseen by Veteran Argentina Negotiator
- Ukraine has a monthly public-finance gap of about $5 billion
- Kozack to become lender’s European deputy director next month
Ukrainian military members raise a flag on the Day of Ukrainian Statehood near City Hall in Kyiv on July 28.
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The International Monetary Fund is tapping for a key role in talks with Ukraine the economist who led negotiations with Argentina to rescue its record loan, as the lender of last resort seeks to help the European country upended by Russia’s invasion.
Julie Kozack is set to oversee and guide the staff team dealing with Ukraine after she becomes a deputy director of the European department next month, according to the fund.