Ukraine’s Premier Eyes Fresh IMF Loan for War-Racked Budget

Ukraine’s new prime minister said she’s likely to seek new International Monetary Fund financing to shore up the nation’s fiscal needs with no end to Russia’s assault in sight.

Yuliia Svyrydenko, a 39-year-old ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy became Ukraine’s second female head of government last week. The cabinet overhaul was part of an effort to move into position presidential loyalists who can potentially win favor with Trump. Svyrydenko took office 11 weeks after her team at the Economy Ministry secured a deal with Washington over access to Ukraine’s natural resources.