The Verkhovna Rada did not include on its agenda draft laws that are important for receiving EU aid and IMF loans

The Verkhovna Rada failed to pass a vote to add two draft laws needed to receive European Union funds under the Ukraine Facility program, as well as another bill required for continued support from the International Monetary Fund.

This is shown by the live broadcast of the parliament session.

Among the bills was Draft Law No. 14025 on digital platforms—i.e., the introduction of a so-called “tax on OLX.” Introducing such a tax is one of the IMF’s key requirements. Putting this bill on the agenda was supported by only 81 MPs from Servant of the People and 13 MPs from four parliamentary groups.

This happened despite the fact that IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Kyiv today for a visit.

As for Ukraine Facility, it is an EU financial support program for Ukraine totaling €50 billion for 2024–2027, aimed at financing Ukraine’s state budget, stimulating investment, and providing technical assistance for implementing the program.

Earlier, IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said that one of the priority conditions for granting Kyiv further loans was the adoption of the 2026 state budget, and that this condition had already been met. A preliminary IMF assessment shows that the document generally complies with the program’s commitments. Kozack also mentioned other measures the Ukrainian Cabinet has promised to take and obligations the government has assumed, including the introduction of the OLX tax.