Ukraine will receive $US1.5 billion ($A2.3 billion) from the World Bank to support reconstruction and recovery, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says. The funds will be provided with guarantees from the Japanese government and channelled to support social security and economic development, Shmyhal, whose country has been invaded by Russia, said on the Telegram messaging app on Friday. "In particular, the loan will help support subsidies for internally displaced people and pension payments," Shmyhal said. Ukraine relies on financial aid from its foreign partners to be able to cover its budget deficit. On Thursday, the International Monetary Fund's board completed its Ukrainian loan review, allowing Kyiv to immediately withdraw $US890 million ($A1.3 billion) for budget support. The government hopes for a modest economic recovery this year after the economy shrank by about a third in 2022 because of Russia's war on Ukraine, and is working with foreign partners to secure financing for a so-called "fast" recovery. Ukraine is rebuilding schools, hospitals, roads and bridges and implementing repairs in the energy sector despite continued fighting in the south and east of the country. Australian Associated Press