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I would argue that in the case of Ukraine and Moldova, the main reason for their bad economy today is the large scale corruption that took place during post-sov

I would argue that in the case of Ukraine and Moldova, the main reason for their bad economy today is the large scale corruption that took place during post-soviet privatization in the 90s. This has lead to the extreme Oligarch power structure that we see today.

petre 7y ago
And relying on trade with Russia which has shunned them after their pro EU escapades.
- gdy 7y ago
  Actually, the Ukraine shunned Russia by taking EU deal incompatible with free trade agreement with Russia.