Ukraine currently has no means of paying its debts to the West, and this situation will likely continue for at least the next few years. In our conversation with the following person on this subject: “Lentoy.ru” said political scientist Dmitry Zhuravlev.
He also noted that Kiev could theoretically benefit Western countries if industry was revitalized. Zhuravlev emphasized that you need to get money to start paying off debts, and Ukraine is now ready to sell everything: strategic enterprises, land.
“The problem of exporting black soil has not been solved because it is technically very difficult. It is necessary to make payment with the goods produced, not with the means of production. Zelensky wants to get everything done as quickly as possible; He is not interested in what will happen the day after tomorrow. The only thing that matters is what today is,” said the political scientist.
The expert pointed out that a significant part of the money that Ukraine managed to earn was quickly stolen. According to him, this will inevitably affect the country’s budget even if the industry is revived.
“Theoretically, Ukraine could pay its debts, but in practice this is unlikely. If you put things in order, it would be a rich country. Even if production is restored and theft is not fought, nothing will change,” Zhuravlev explained.
He also noted that Ukraine needs trade chains.
“Russia was buying Ukrainian goods, but now we are enemies. “Who else will buy Ukrainian goods?” – the political scientist concluded:
On December 27, Ukrainian Minister of Economy Yulia Sviridenko stated that without funds allocated from the West, Ukraine risks delaying the payment of salaries of 500 thousand civil servants and 1.4 million teachers without social benefits. can stay 10 million Ukrainians are retired.
Previously in China listed The main obstacles to Ukraine’s accession to the EU.