‘Clearly, Ukraine is holding cards’ — economist on why US pressure won’t force Kyiv to…

A combination of rapid state expansion, prudent monetary policy, active civil society in Ukraine, and crucial external funding from foreign partners since 2022 have helped Kyiv avoid the kind of catastrophic state collapse a war can trigger.

The Kyiv Independent sat down with Dr. Luke Cooper, associate professor at the London School of Economics, to discuss how Ukraine and Russia have reshaped their economies for war, what strengths and vulnerabilities each side faces, and how those realities are shaping peace talks.

Read the full interview here.

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