World Bank provides Ukraine $250 mln to compensate interest on agricultural producer loans – minister
The World Bank has confirmed it will provide Ukraine with $250 million to compensate interest on agricultural producer loans under the state "5-7-9%" program, Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Taras Vysotsky said at a briefing on Friday.
The World Bank has pledged $250 million to Ukraine to offset interest on loans for agricultural producers under the 5-7-9% program, according to Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Taras Vysotsky. The exact details of the European Union's EUR 220 million grant remain unclear. Vysotsky confirmed the World Bank's $250 million commitment, noting that this compensation is being provided for agricultural producers affected by the blockade of maritime exports due to Russian attacks on the Greater Odessa ports.
Since the beginning of 2026, Ukraine has issued UAH 115 billion in loans under the 5-7-9% program, with UAH 49 billion going towards agricultural production. As a result of the port closures, UAH 21 billion has been disbursed, including UAH 6.3 billion under the 5-7-9% program.
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