If we were to convey one message to the world, it would be simple: Ukraine is not just a country fighting for survival. It is a country that is learning, rebuilding and creating a new economy right during the war.
Dr Maksym Pozhydaiev,MD
Executor of international donor aid projects & Author of this article
An extraordinary man , Executor of International Donor Aid Projects & International Business Development Leader & Sustainable Agriculture & Humanitarian Aid
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Monthly Interview.January Edition-Dr Maksym Pozhydaiev
What does the economic situation look like right now in Ukraine?
Today’s life in Ukraine is a constant balance between work and war. People work during air raids, shelling, power and heat outages, in conditions of constant psychological pressure and fatigue – nighttime alarms and shelling do not cancel the next working day. Despite this, a significant part of the economy continues to function, and specialists fulfil their obligations to international partners. One of the key factors that affected the labour market is the restriction on men’s travel abroad and at the same time the mass outflow of personnel in the first years of the war. This led to an acute shortage of qualified specialists in many industries. Some businesses were forced to reduce their activities or close completely
How has the war changed the economy of the country?
What advantages does Ukraine offer?
I am directly involved in supplying Ukraine within the framework of international tenders, and I see from my own experience the scale of changes: the number of companies that have stopped working is significant. At the same time, those that have remained work under much tougher conditions, but with a high level of responsibility and discipline. Separately, it is worth noting military and defence orders – for Ukraine this is actually a new market. The war forced the country to rapidly develop applied technologies, logistics, production and engineering solutions. Many of these developments are undergoing extremely rapid testing in real conditions and are already forming the basis for future exports.
What is your outlook for the future of the Ukrainian economy?
I am convinced that Ukraine is gradually becoming a global supplier of new technologies, proven in practice, not theory. Ukraine also remains a strong environment for remote work. There is a large pool of specialists with international experience, high adaptability and the ability to work in crisis conditions. For companies looking for responsible and motivated remote employees, Ukraine is and will be an important market. If we were to convey one message to the world, it would be simple: Ukraine is not just a country fighting for survival. It is a country that is learning, rebuilding and creating a new economy right during the war.
Next interview-March 2026