The International Monetary Fund criticized Ukraine’s recent decision to strip anti -corruption agencies of the country of its independence, asking that the decision be revoked and warning about the damage to the economy.
“In our opinion, the promulgated law neutralizes the effectiveness of the anti -corruption institutions of Ukraine,” The IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack declared in a press conference on Thursday. “From our perspective, this would be very problematic for macroeconomic stability and growth in Ukraine.”
The Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelenski, signed on Tuesday a bill that already had the support of Ukrainian legislators, Disienting the protests of the opposition, anti -corruption groups and allies who claimed that such measure would stop the efforts of the nation, devastated by war, to combat corruption. However, on Thursday he presented a new law to Parliament to try to calm public outrage.
The IMF, based in Washington, prioritized the development of independent institutions to detect and pursue corruption in its commitment to Ukraine during the last decade, said Kozack. “This will contribute to equal conditions, the business climate will improve and attract private investment to Ukraine, and it is a central element of the country’s reform agenda.”
“We take note of the government’s intention To present a new bill to restore the independence of anti -corruption institutions, “he said.
IMF staff “Intensify the conversations” With Ukraine in the coming weeks about his financing needs in 2026 and in the medium term, Kozack also said.
