Ukraine was predicted to reduce the economy by 50%

Ukraine’s economy could shrink by 50% this year if Russia continues to attack the national energy system, Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said.


Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal predicted a possible reduction in the country’s economy by 50 percent. He made such a forecast at a press conference in Paris, according to the Strana.ua Telegram channel.

According to him, if attacks continue on the energy system and other critical infrastructure of Ukraine, its economy could shrink by 50 percent this year.

Earlier, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba said that the country needs hundreds of billions of euros to restore infrastructure.