The role of the EU in supporting Ukraine’s economy during the war: prospects for relationship development

Authors

  • Yaroslav Kostiuchenko Doctor of Law, Associate Professor of the Department of Comparative and European Law, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5565-922X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61345/1339-7915.2024.1.5

Keywords:

EU, Ukraine, war, economy, assistance, sanctions, energy security, membership, post-war reconstruction, cooperation

Abstract

The article focuses on the issues of the russian war against Ukraine, which has caused significant damage to the Ukrainian economy. In this difficult situation, the EU plays a key role in supporting Ukraine by providing financial, economic, and humanitarian assistance. The study of the EU’s role in this area and the determination of prospects for the development of relations between Ukraine and the EU in the context of post-war reconstruction are extremely important.

The article explores and analyzes the role of the EU in supporting the Ukrainian economy during the war, as well as identifies the prospects for the development of relations between Ukraine and the EU in the context of post-war reconstruction.

The paper argues for a comprehensive analysis of the EU’s role in supporting the Ukrainian economy during the war, identifying promising areas for the development of relations between Ukraine and the EU in the context of post-war reconstruction, and developing practical recommendations for strengthening cooperation between Ukraine and the EU.

The article substantiates and evaluates the role of the EU in supporting the Ukrainian economy during the war. It identifies promising areas for the development of relations between Ukraine and the EU. It develops practical recommendations for strengthening cooperation between Ukraine and the EU in the context of post-war reconstruction.

The article argues that Ukraine’s imports from the EU may increase after joining the EU, as Ukrainian consumers will gain access to a wider range of goods at competitive prices. Accordingly, there will be changes in the structure of trade. Exports of agricultural products from Ukraine may decrease, while exports of industrial goods may increase.

The article emphasizes that Ukraine needs to make a lot of efforts to prepare for EU membership. However, EU membership can bring Ukraine many benefits, including: economic growth; improving the standard of living; strengthening democracy.

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Published

2024-05-06