KYIV, Oct 22 – Ukraine’s new 14-month $3.9 billion lending program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will last beyond presidential and general elections, Acting Finance Minister Oksana Markarova said.

"The good news for us is the recognition of our progress in macroeconomic stabilization and reforms, it is an opportunity to ensure stability in the politically turbulent 2019, and confirmation of the faith of our partners in Ukraine," Markarova said.