The Motherland Monument in Kyiv. File photoMOSCOW, Jul 19EU Ambassador to Ukraine Matti Maazikas said the country is unlikely to default on its external debt, but called the financial situation dire.»I don't have that feeling. I think I would knew if they (Ukrainians — ed.) were really on the verge (of default — ed.). But the situation is terrible,» he said in an interview with Euronews. According to the ambassador, foreign financial assistance to Ukraine is not enough. Economic Affairs Oleg Ustenko said that Ukraine now needs to receive 9 billion dollars a month from Western countries to cover the budget deficit, which is almost twice as much as previous requests from Kyiv.
In September, Ukraine faces default, ex-deputy of Rada Kiva said
