Wojciech Przybylski speaks with Maria Repko, Deputy Director at the Centre for Economic Strategy in Kyiv, about how Ukraine’s economy functions under winter blackouts, missile attacks and a war-driven defence industry boom.

In this episode, experts discuss life in frozen Kyiv and why the concept of “resilience” no longer reflects reality, and analyze the shift toward pragmatism in relations with Poland following Donald Tusk’s visit. Special attention is paid to the SAFE financing mechanism, the rapid adaptation of the Ukrainian defense industry, and the fate of frozen Russian assets. Experts also discuss expectations for the reconstruction conference in Gdańsk and explain why reliable air defense is now more important than any financial promises for reconstruction.

Source: Visegrad Insight.

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