GDP collapsed 30% in 2022, partial recovery. Massive reconstruction costs estimated at $500B. Western budget support essential — $5B/month needed. Agricultural exports (grain corridor) critical for revenue. Hyperinflation contained by donor support.
Transformed into one of Europe's most experienced combat forces. Operating Western kit: HIMARS, Abrams, Leopard 2, F-16. 800K+ personnel. Drone warfare pioneers — "drone army" doctrine. Kursk incursion — first foreign soil operation since WWII.
EU accession candidate (2024 chapters opened). NATO membership as war aim. Zelensky peace formula: territorial integrity + war crimes tribunal. China — cautious engagement for peace talks. Global South neutral on war.