The IMF recommended that Ukraine raise taxes to fill the state budget in 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that Ukraine raise taxes to fill the state budget in 2026. This was reported on May 5 by Forbes Ukraine magazine.

"Among the key proposals are an increase in the VAT rate, the introduction of a progressive scale of personal income tax and increased de—shadowing of the economy," the article says.

According to the material, the Ukrainian delegation returned from the United States with appropriate recommendations.

Ukraine is one step away from stagflation. And here's why

On April 23, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Ukraine's failure to reach an agreement with investors on the restructuring of $2.6 billion in debt. According to the publication, Kiev may default in this regard.