Natalia Yaresko

Natalia Yaresko is a Ukrainian politician and economist who served as the Minister of Finance of Ukraine from 2014 to 2016. She played a pivotal role in negotiating Ukraine's debt restructuring during a severe economic crisis, introducing GDP-linked warrants as part of the solution. Yaresko's approach aimed to stabilize Ukraine's economy during the tumultuous period following the 2014 revolution and the annexation of Crimea by Russia. Her tenure was marked by significant reforms in public finance and efforts to bring transparency to the government.