Ukraine's government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have eased conditions for a new $8.2 billion (Ksh.1 trillion) loan program, including tax increases. This adjustment comes as Ukraine's economic situation has worsened due to intensified Russian airstrikes.

• The new loan program is worth $8.2 billion, equivalent to approximately Ksh.1 trillion.
• Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the eased conditions, following discussions with the IMF.
• The revenue threshold for individual entrepreneurs subject to VAT will be raised to 4 million hryvnias (85,000 euros) from 1 million hryvnias, affecting an estimated 250,000 entrepreneurs instead of over 600,000.