- Ukraine appointed Orest Mandziy as the new head of the State Customs Service to fulfill IMF reform requirements.
- The appointment is part of efforts to improve revenue collection and secure continued IMF funding, crucial for Ukraine’s financial stability amid the war.
- Ukraine faces a June deadline to meet IMF conditions, including passing new taxes, to receive the next $700 million tranche of an $8.1 billion program.
- Some IMF-required tax reforms, especially a value-added tax on self-employed entrepreneurs, face strong domestic opposition and may be subject to negotiation.
- The customs chief appointment comes ahead of key IMF meetings in Washington, D.C., as Ukraine rushes to complete delayed reforms.
Source: kyivindependent.com
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