Creditors release statement on Ukraine

Federal Issues Ukraine Ukraine Invasion Debt Collection Department of Treasury

On July 20, the Group of Creditors of Ukraine issued a joint statement regarding coordinated suspension of debt services for Ukraine through 2023, as the Russian invasion continues. According to the statement, the group noted that it would also consider the possibility of deferral for an additional year beyond 2023. The statement granted Ukraine’s request for deferral given the “exceptional circumstances, and acknowledging Ukraine’s exemplary track record of honoring debt service to date,” also “strongly encourage[s] all other official bilateral creditors to swiftly reach agreement with Ukraine on a debt service suspension.”