KYIV, Oct 12 – In the conditions of war, Ukraine needs to continue large-scale financing of the state budget deficit, in 2023 it is estimated at $3.5 billion per month, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said at a meeting with the leadership of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington on October 11.

"Today we are witnessing a gradual recovery of the Ukrainian economy, however, in amid active hostilities, it is extremely important for us to launch a cooperation program with the IMF to ensure the stability of the financial system. Ukraine's need for additional financing in 2023 reaches $3.5 billion," he said.