KIEV, July 10 ??“ The Ukrainian government has allowed the State Highway Service, also known as Ukravtodor, to attract a euro-denominated loan worth UAH 1.8 billion from Citibank NA London, which won a tender to provide the credit.

Citibank defeated Merrill Lynch International, UBS Investment Bank and Deutsche Bank AG in May to provide the loan for renovation and overhaul of Ukraine's highways.