Ukraine economy in deep depression
By DW
20 April 2022 |
8:03 am
The World Bank has estimated Ukraine's economic output will almost halve this year, slumping 45% as a result of the war with Russia. DW discussed that with Dmytro Los, chairman of Ukraine Business & Trade Association.
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