Ukraine's economy is proving surprisingly robust, but it's going to need a lot of

international support. That's the warning from the International Monetary Fund this

morning as we kick off the Marketplace Morning Report from the BBC World Service.

Will Bain, Ian For Leanna Byrne again today.

Great to have your company.

As always, yeah, tomorrow is the two year anniversary of Russian President

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

And today, the IMF gave an update on the

country's finances. It says the authorities have skillfully maintained financial

stability which together with significant external financing has enabled a stronger than expected

economic recovery in 2023. But and it's a big but it estimates reconstruction

costs of nearly half a trillion dollars and warn delays in external financing, i.e. from partners like the

US and the EU, are weighing on confidence.

The BBC's Joe Critcher looks at the delays on foreign funding from two of Ukraine's major backers.

In the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv Air Aid Sirens are a common sound.

Despite being hundreds of miles from the front line, the city is still a target of Russian forces.

But Genia, who runs six restaurants, says life goes on.

People drink, people hang out, people have fun, you know, because we need it.

Because otherwise, you know, businesses fall apart.

Investors don't want to invest.

And, you know, that's how you lose a win.

For those in other towns and cities closer to the conflict, day-to-day life is very

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