The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to half of the enterprises being closed and the other half experiencing difficulties. The UN predicts that if the war drags on for one year, one in nine Ukrainians could be below the poverty line.
Source: The United Nations
“9 out of 10 people in Ukraine could be pushed into poverty or near poverty due to the war, putting almost 2 decades of development gains at risk.”
9 out of 10 people in #Ukraine could be pushed into poverty or near poverty due to the #war, putting almost 2 decades of development gains at risk.
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The UN notes that the Russians have already caused $ 100 billion in damage to Ukraine’s infrastructure. At the same time, they warn that the real assessment of the situation may be 5-6 times higher.
