A dramatic decline in global demand and investors’ revaluation of risks related to developing economies could negatively affect Ukraine’s external trade and make it more difficult for Ukraine to obtain financing. There are other significant risks.
They include: an escalation of the military conflict in eastern Ukraine and new trade restrictions being introduced by Russia a drop in the harvest of grain, fruit and vegetable crops in Ukraine in the wake of unfavorable weather the higher volatility of global food prices, driven by global climate change.