Hanse MinaUkraine’s access to essential international aid is at risk as parliament struggles to pass reforms required by the EU and IMF. The upcoming $685 million IMF tranche is currently under assessment following missed legislative deadlines.
Ukraine fails to pass IMF-backed reforms, despite millions of dollars on the line
Ukraine's access to billions in much-needed cash is once again hanging in the balance as lawmakers stumble on reforms. Having already missed deadlines on a long list of legislation required by the European Union, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund, Ukraine's parliament made limited progress during a plenary session on May 26 and 27 — failing to pass a new IMF tax and withdrawing other bills at the last minute for fear of a lack of votes, said lawmakers who spoke with the Kyiv Independe