The Russian economy on a war footing: A new reality financed by commodity exports
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered unprecedented sanctions, causing an initial GDP drop… Written by Yuriy Gorodnichenko, Iikka Korhonen, and Elina Ribakova
Publications
Ukraine’s capital market: A brief history
When thinking about post-war reconstruction of Ukraine as well as current challenges in its financial sector, it is important to understand the historical forces that
The Case for Ukraine’s NATO Accession
Member countries must use NATO’s upcoming summit in Washington to reaffirm their commitment to admitting Ukraine. Refusing to offer a clear timetable for Ukrainian accession would
Ukraine’s reconstruction: Policy options for building an effective financial architecture
What financial system can facilitate Ukraine’s post-war recovery and development? Written by Yuriy Gorodnichenko, Harold James, and Ilona Sologoub
Using the returns of frozen Russian assets to finance the victory of Ukraine
In addition to more weapons and ammunition, Ukraine also needs money to win the war against Russia… Written by Torbjörn Becker and Yuriy Gorodnichenko
Ukraine Is Far From Doomed
When comparing Ukraine’s situation in 2024 to Europe’s in 1941, Russia’s defeat seems entirely possible. But it will require the West, and the US in
Russian Revanchism Must Be Defeated in Ukraine
In November, President Joe Biden’s administration warned Congress that the United States is “out of money and nearly out of time” to send aid and weapons to Ukraine.
Opinion: Protecting Ukraine aid from Western political dysfunction
With each passing day, it becomes increasingly evident that Western support for Ukraine has become ensnared in various domestic and geopolitical developments that have nothing to do
