KYIV, May 3 – President Petro Poroshenko has held a telephone conversation with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde, during which they discussed the financial situation in Ukraine and the need for the further implementation of reforms.

"The head of state thanked the managing director of the IMF for the continuous support of reforms in Ukraine, which have already begun to bring positive results and stimulate economic growth," the press service of the Ukrainian president said.