Ukraine Faces Rising Fiscal Gap, Inflation, and Labor Shortage in Fifth War Winter

Ukraine enters 2027 with a widening fiscal deficit, reduced growth forecasts, and rising inflation, compounded by labor shortages from mobilization and emigration and damaged energy infrastructure. The need for external financing continues to grow, straining international support. This signals a deteriorating economic outlook that could impact war sustainability and Western aid decisions.

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