KYIV: Ukraine has discussed with the International Monetary Fund a plan to issue green bonds to repay debts to renewable energy producers, Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on Wednesday.

"We will be able to continue paying off debts to renewable energy producers with the help of this tool," Shmygal said at a televised government meeting, without giving further details.

Ukraine is currently in a talk with the IMF mission to unlock loans under a $5 billion programme.