With reports that Ukraine's gas supply could be turned off imminently and fears that the country is on the brink of bankruptcy, Ukraine government officials told CNBC the country is relying on International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid to come to its rescue.
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CBC News: Ukraine desperate for IMF aid as money runs low
IMF managing director Christine Lagarde says Ukraine might need $40 billion in foreign assistance to service its financial obligations through 2019.