Ukraine Seeks Further Progress Toward EU Membership in 2025
Introduction: Can Ukraine Achieve Full EU Membership in 2025? Ukraine Seeks Further Progress Toward EU Membership in 2025 Ukraine has long pursued NATO and European Union membership as its primary geopolitical goals, aiming for a historic shift toward the West. While NATO membership remains unlikely as long as the war with Russia persists, Ukraine is determined to make significant strides...
Economic Experts Weigh In On Ukraine’s Progress Amid War Challenges
Economic Experts Weigh In On Ukraine’s Progress Political leaders, government officials, and global experts gathered in Kyiv for the annual Yalta European Strategy (YES) conference, held at Mystetskyi Arsenal on September 15-16. The event provided a platform for discussions on Ukraine's economic progress and its path forward amidst ongoing challenges. At the conference, Aivaras Abromavicius, Ukraine's former Minister of Economic...
The Russian Economy on a War Footing: How Commodity Exports Finance It
Introduction: Can a War Economy Thrive Through Commodity Exports? The Russian Economy on a War Footing: How Commodity Exports Finance It Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 led to unprecedented sanctions, causing an immediate decline in GDP. However, this article examines how Russia’s economy has rebounded, largely due to increased public spending in war-related sectors and construction. Military expenditures are...
Ukraine’s Economy Grows Amidst the Rising Toll of War: How It’s Surviving and Thriving
Ukraine’s Economy Grows Amidst the Rising Toll of War: How It’s Surviving and Thriving This Saturday marks the second anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. However, it’s important to remember that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine began nearly a decade ago, following the Maidan protests. The illegal annexation of Crimea and the occupation of territories in four regions, alongside...
The Long-Lasting Economic Shock of War: How Conflict Impacts Global Economies
The Long-Lasting Economic Shock of War Russia's invasion of Ukraine has not only resulted in a catastrophic loss of life and stability but has also severely amplified existing global economic challenges. The war has compounded a series of already concerning economic trends, including inflation, food insecurity, deglobalization, extreme poverty, and environmental degradation. Additionally, with the end of the peace...
Ukraine: The Global Economic Impact of Russia’s Invasion in 2025
Ukraine: The Global Economic Impact of Russia’s Invasion in 2025 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has plunged millions into poverty and devastated Ukraine’s economy, though it has not completely dismantled it. Meanwhile, Western sanctions are squeezing Russia’s economic stability, but they have not yet brought an end to the war. This ongoing conflict continues to wreak financial havoc, not only...
