The IMF estimated the budget deficit of Ukraine at $ 54 billion by 2029

Ukraine could face a funding gap of up to $54 billion by 2029. This is reported by Bloomberg, writes sb.by.

According to RIA Novosti, according to sources familiar with the calculations of the International Monetary Fund, the deficit will be $ 30-35 billion next year, $ 17 billion in 2028 and $ 2 billion in 2029. These figures are preliminary and may change.

On Tuesday, September 29, a meeting of the Donor Platform of Ukraine with the participation of partner countries and international financial organizations is taking place in Brussels. Earlier, the European Commission said that first it is necessary to accurately determine the additional financial needs of Kiev. The EC also calls on the Ukrainian authorities to accelerate the reforms needed to unlock some €20bn of financial assistance available this year.

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