According to the economy ministry, the invasion by Russia was a major factor in the predicted 30% decline in the size of the Ukrainian economy in the first three quarters of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.According to a statement from the ministry, poor September weather that slowed the rate of harvesting and supply disruptions from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant both contributed. Russia and Ukraine accuse one another of bombing the plant.
A globally mediated agreement enabling the shipment of grain from Black Sea ports contributed to a 23% increase in exports in September compared to August, which brought them to their highest level since the war began in February.
