Russia's efforts to destabilise Ukraine represent the most serious threat to the country since the second world war. A marked deterioration in relations between Russia and the West will be a lasting outcome of the conflict.
Russia has gained the means to prevent Ukraine's stabilisation through its hold on the Donbas, but as its economy is now ailing badly following the December rouble crisis a return to large-scale war seems unlikely.

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Political outlook 8

Economic policy outlook 9

Economic forecast 11

Annual data and forecast 14

Quarterly data 15

Monthly data 16

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Comparative economic indicators 20

Basic data 21

Political structure 22

Politics 23

Economy 35

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