The corresponding post was published by the American diplomatic mission on its page on Twitter.

“We congratulate Ukraine and the IMF on reaching agreements at the working level regarding the new assistance program. A successful IMF program is critical to Ukraine’s economic growth and defense, ”the statement said.

Congratulations to #Ukraine and the IMF for reaching a staff level agreement for a new aid program. A successful IMF program is critical to Ukraine's economic growth and military defense.https: //t.co/npFiHVB4W3

- US Embassy Kyiv (@USEmbassyKyiv) December 9, 2019

Earlier it became known that the IMF and Ukraine agreed on new assistance for $ 5.5 billion.

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