# IMF report groups Moldova with EU applicants, separates Ukraine

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- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-08 16:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/imf-report-groups-moldova-with-eu-applicants-ahead-of-ukraine/

> An IMF report released on Sept. 8 placed Moldova alongside Western Balkan EU applicants, while separating Ukraine because of its much larger size and ongoing military conflict. EU enlargement chief Marta Kos said Ukraine could become a highly dynamic investment market and experience another European economic miracle if it delivers the required accession reforms.