Ukraine has asked G7 nations for $50 billion in financial support, the president's economic adviser Oleh Ustenko said on Sunday, April 17, France 24 reports.

Ustenko also said the country is considering issuing 0% coupon bonds to help it cover a war-linked budget deficit over the next six months.

Speaking on national television, the presidential adviser said these options were being actively discussed.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he spoke with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva about Ukraine's financial stability and the country's post-war reconstruction.