Addressing the challenges facing Ukraine will require policymakers inside and outside the country to stabilize its economy, protect its territory, and create breathing room for reforms. In order to accomplish this, they will also have to secure greater cooperation from Russia.
MUNICH – Ukraine faces two major threats to its future. On one side stands the risk of protracted conflict and the partition of its territory. On the other lurks the danger of bankruptcy and economic turmoil. Looming over them both is the country’s relationship with Russia. Addressing the challenges facing Ukraine will require policymakers inside and outside of the country to work together to stabilize the country’s economy, protect its territory, and create space for reforms, while seeking to improve cooperation with its powerful eastern neighbor.
MUNICH – Ukraine faces two major threats to its future. On one side stands the risk of protracted conflict and the partition of its territory. On the other lurks the danger of bankruptcy and economic turmoil. Looming over them both is the country’s relationship with Russia. Addressing the challenges facing Ukraine will require policymakers inside and outside of the country to work together to stabilize the country’s economy, protect its territory, and create space for reforms, while seeking to improve cooperation with its powerful eastern neighbor.