Ukraine PM positive on IMF support while warning of economic crisis

Ukraine is receiving "fairly positive" messages from the International Monetary Fund about securing further financial support, Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on Wednesday.

Speaking at a televised government meeting, Shmygal warned that Ukraine could fall into economic crisis due to a global economic crisis caused by the coronavirus epidemic.

"We are moving forward regarding financial support from this international organisation (IMF). We hope for a positive result in the near future. The IMF messages are pretty positive today," he said.