Ukraine’s economy is defying the odds. But it needs help
America has been generous. The EU is dithering
Swarms of missiles and drones are attacking Ukraine, damaging the country’s power plants and causing rolling blackouts, as Russia seeks retaliation for the destruction of a crucial bridge to Crimea. Ukraine has in most cases been able to restore power quickly. That testifies to a broader resilience. Ukraine’s economy is stabilising, even tentatively recovering. But if it is to continue doing so, it will need help.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Defying the odds”
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