Ukrainian MPs pass 2017 budget to boost IMF aid hopes


KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament approved a budget for 2017 on Wednesday, raising its chance of securing more aid from the International Monetary Fund under a $17.5 billion loan package.

The approved document keeps the budget deficit at 3 percent of gross domestic product in line with the IMF programme's requirements.

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