Ukrainian export in a war time [RUS]

This year’s Ukraine mostly exported commodities of Ukraine in this year were corn (21.9 million tons worth $5.3 billion), wheat (9.6 million tons worth $2.3 billion) and sunflower oil (3.9 million tons worth $5 billion). Of course, this is less than in the same period of the pre-war 2021 - by 16.7% in volumes, and by almost 14% in value. At the end of the year, the Ukraine ‘s agricultural sector of Ukraine also faced an unexpected problem - the impact of anti-Russian Western sanctions.

Thousands of Russians fled the country due to partial mobilization. Putin is preparing for a long war [CZ]

This September, President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilisation of Russians, which did not provoke a positive response from the locals. Thousands of people have decided to flee Russia to avoid military service. The Kremlin was reportedly sending inexperienced and too old men to the front. Later, the local authorities admitted that the mobilisation had been accompanied by confusion and mismanagement.

Christmas and the church split in Ukraine [RUS]

This year will be a turning point for Ukrainian religious society. The country, where more than 70% of the population considers themselves religious (according to opinion polls), will celebrate Christmas alongside many Western Christian denominations for the first time - and at the same time, there is likely to be a major church split.

Current situation on the Ukrainian labour market [RUS]

The Russian invasion has virtually destroyed the Ukrainian labour market. According to official figures, almost 2.5 million people in Ukraine have lost their jobs over the past months.

5 scenarios how security experts think the war in Ukraine could turn out [CZ]

The ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine is likely not going according to Putin's plan. The Ukrainian army is supported by the West with weapons and humanitarian aid, and the troops are resisting much more than the Kremlin expected. According to experts, there are several scenarios in play for how the war could develop or end in the future.

Increasing inflation [RUS]

Inflation in Ukraine is accelerating, while the population is rapidly getting poorer. According to the Ukrainian State Statistics Service, inflation in this September has already risen to 24.6 % (in July it was 22.2%).

No oil, gas or gold. What sanctions has the world imposed on Russia? [CZ]

The ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war conflict is having a negative impact on the whole world. Many countries around the world have condemned Putin's actions and imposed various sanctions on the country. The biggest challenge, especially for Europe, will be to cut off its energy dependence on Russia.

Most people have left their homes since the Second World War. Ukraine has one of the highest numbers of refugees in the world [CZ]

Ukraine has become one of the countries with the highest number of refugees due to the ongoing Russian military invasion. Most of them went to Poland, but also to other European countries such as Germany, Slovakia, Italy and the Czech Republic. The European Union grants refugees a protection status, which allows them to live a little more freely in the countries that have accepted them.

State Budget of Ukraine for 2023 [RUS]

What will be the final form of the main financial document of the warring Ukraine will be known very soon. By October 1, deputies of the Verkhovna Rada must submit their proposals to the budget, and by October 20 a vote for the law in the first reading should already take place.

The war in Ukraine has deepened the food crisis. Poor countries are particularly at risk [CZ]

The world is facing grain shortages due to the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The cost of oilseeds and fertilisers is also increasing, which has a negative impact on food price rises and high inflation. Millions of people on the planet are thus threatened by famine, especially poor developing countries.