“Statistics confirm that without deliveries from Russia, the Ukrainian economy will not be able to survive, despite the strong desire of the current Kiev authorities. As they are not trying to break this connection, they cannot refuse from Russian-made goods, ”said the expert.
According to him, we are talking about the import of various components, "raw materials for the chemical industry, finished products and fertilizers."
Earlier it was reported that Ukraine increased imports of Russian goods by 17.1% in 2018. So, as of the end of last year, Ukraine imported $ 7.4 billion worth of goods from Russia.
Exports from Ukraine to Russia fell by 7% to $ 3.3 billion.