IMF Warns Ukraine's $8.1B Aid Program at Risk Over Stalled Tax Reforms

The IMF warned that Ukraine's access to an $8.1 billion aid program is jeopardized because parliament has stalled on passing unpopular tax reforms required to unlock further tranches. The warning arrives as European allies absorb more of the defense burden under the 2026 NDS and the 31st MEU diversion to the Middle East reduces US amphibious presence in the Pacific.