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                IMF Chief Warns Ukraine Over Slow Pace of Reform

   by Associated Press

   The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, has
   warned Ukraine it would be unable to keep supporting it financially if
   the country doesn't step up its reforms efforts.

   Ukraine relies on funding from the IMF and international donors as it
   battles deep economic problems, in large part resulting from the
   conflict in the country's east.

   Lagarde says in a statement "it is hard to see how the IMF-supported
   program can continue and be successful'' without a crackdown on
   corruption and a new push for governance reforms.

   Ukraine is still waiting for the IMF to provide an installment of
   funding that has been delayed since October amid disputes over the
   budget.

   Last week, Ukrainian Economy Minister Aivaras Abromavicius resigned,
   saying his reform efforts had been blocked by government colleagues.
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