KIEV, Dec. 25 – The International Finance Corporation of the World Bank group would provide a trade finance facility of up to $200 million for the period of up to one year to buy natural gas from France's ENGIE (earlier GDF SUEZ) by Naftogaz Ukrainy under a framework contract signed by the companies.

IFC said on its website that the board of directors approved the decision on December 17, and the required documents are pending signing.