Ukraine minister's reasons for exit a 'concern': Lagarde

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday the abrupt resignation of Ukraine's reformist economy minister, who cited government corruption, was a troubling sign for its bailout program. "His recently announced resignation is a concern," Lagarde said in an online news conference when questioned about the resignation of Aivaras Abromavicius on Wednesday in protest at alleged influence-peddling and state graft. The IMF is the main source of rescue financing for Ukraine as the