Russia remains the main trading partner of Ukraine

Despite the trade war between Russia and Ukraine, Russia remains the main trading partner of Ukraine. Russia's share in the total exports of Ukraine was 12.7% in 2015. Export of Ukraine in Russia fell by 50% in 2015 compared to 2014 year. This deadlock. Ukraine can not find a replacement for Russia at the same time in a trade war Ukraine reduced exports.. 
The Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU has not provided Ukraine the growth of exports to the EU. Export of Ukraine in the EU fell by 23% in 2015 compared to 2014.

The problem is that Russia remains the largest importer of Ukraine. Russia's share in the total imports in Ukraine amounted to almost 20% in 2015. Imports from Russia dropped by 60% in Ukraine in 2015 compared to 2014. Falling imports from Russia to Ukraine was the result of what is now Ukraine buys Russian natural gas through the European offshore. Formally, Ukraine buys Russian gas to the EU. Although Ukraine in this case pays 20-25% more than if bought directly in Russia.

The future of trade between Ukraine and Russia intricate and incomprehensible. To trade with Russia in a trade war is absurd, but not can not be traded. 
The Ukrainian government does not know what to do and only promises growth in exports to the EU as an alternative to Russia. But this is only a promise. During January 2016 again fall in exports from Ukraine to the EU. During January 2016 the export of Ukraine to the EU fell by 11% compared with January 2015. The Ukrainian government is waiting for a miracle.
Location: Киев, Украина, 02000

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