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Question:

How will the trade war between Russia and Ukraine affect its economy?

Positive: Negative:
-Ukraine and Russia are among the -Higher prices for commodities like food
world’s main suppliers of agri-food and energy will push up inflation further,
commodities, particularly grains and oils. in turn eroding the value of incomes and
Together, they provide over 30% of world weighing on demand.
trade in wheat, 32% of barley, 17% of
corn/maize and over 50% of sunflower -Russia and Ukraine are major
oils, seeds and meals. Many emerging or commodities producers, and disruptions
vulnerable economies rely on these have caused global prices to soar,
supplies for their food security, especially especially for oil and natural gas.
in the Middle East and Africa. -In the long run, however, economists say
-The Russian economy could benefit from Russia, while avoid complete collapse, will
higher prices for commodities, especially pay a heavy price for the war: deepening
for its energy exports. However, EU economic stagnation through lost
countries announced their intention to investment and lower incomes for its
limit their imports from Russia. people.

- High energy costs fueled by the war are -Neighboring economies in particular will
benefiting Russia, a major oil and natural grapple with disrupted trade, supply
gas exporter whose agile central bank and chains, and remittances as well as an
years of experience living with sanctions historic surge in refugee flows.
have stabilized the ruble and inflation -Reduced business confidence and higher
despite economic isolation. investor uncertainty will weigh on asset
prices, tightening financial conditions and

Interesting:

Under the present circumstances, the scenario of a Russian victory could only be presented as an improbable
outcome, especially after the recent successful Ukrainian counter-offensives. Although Putin could have
presented a limited annexation at an earlier stage as a victory of sorts, such a scenario could only now be
foreseen if the West would completely halt its support for Ukraine.

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