Ukraine secured USD 15.6 bln in financing from the IMF through a 4-year program divided into two phases. The first phase will focus on strengthening fiscal and financial stability, while the second phase will involve more reforms to support the nation’s recovery. IMF staff forecasts for Ukraine’s economy range from a 3% contraction to 1% expansion this year after a 30% slump in 2022. Additionally, the NBU will allow foreign investors to repatriate interest received on domestic government debt securities starting April 1st, but principal repayments are still not allowed.