Economic Frontlines: Ukraine and Russia's War Economies

• Yuriy Gorodnichenko Elina Ribakova Christoph Trebesch
• 25 Jun 2024

After more than 800 days of Russian aggression, the war in Ukraine has turned into a war of attrition that is depleting resources on both sides. New research by our speakers provides critical economic insights and data to gauge Russia's capacity to sustain its warfare. Understanding the economic realities of both Russia and Ukraine is essential as Europe continues to debate strategies to support Ukraine. By juxtaposing Russia’s economic endurance with Ukraine’s resilience, and incorporating data from the Ukraine Support Tracker, the event aims to inform and guide economic measures to back Ukraine and beat the Russian war economy.