The IMF appreciated the appointment of Shevchenko as head of the NBU

This was reported by "112 Ukraine" with reference to the press service of the fund.

“Today, Mr. Kirill Shevchenko was approved by the head of the National Bank of Ukraine. We wish him success at the helm of the National Bank in these difficult economic conditions, ”he said.

At the same time, he noted that it is important for the IMF that the independence of the National Bank and “the high level of professionalism inherent in the NBU should be maintained under the leadership of the new chairman.”

Earlier, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, at the proposal of President Vladimir Zelensky, appointed the chairman of the state-owned Ukrgasbank, Kirill Shevchenko, as head of the National Bank.